Bilateral dissection of the abdominal branches of the vagus nerve. It is used frequently in the surgical management of duodenal and gastric ulcers, as well as in physiologic studies of gastrointestinal secretion and motility.
Previous index(es): Vagotomy (1966-1988)
Semantic type(s): Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure; Research Activity
MeSH record created: 08/04/1988
MeSH record revised: 20/06/1997