Gastric and Pancreatic Function and the Absorption of Iron, Vitamin B₁₂, and Calcium after Proximal Gastric Resection for Cancer in the Upper Part of the Stomach

K. Fischermann The Finsen Institute, Dept. of Surgery, The Finsen Laboratory, the Central Laboratory, Blegdamshospitalet, and Medical Dept. P., The University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

H. Mouridsen The Finsen Institute, Dept. of Surgery, The Finsen Laboratory, the Central Laboratory, Blegdamshospitalet, and Medical Dept. P., The University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

I. Neesgaard The Finsen Institute, Dept. of Surgery, The Finsen Laboratory, the Central Laboratory, Blegdamshospitalet, and Medical Dept. P., The University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

H. Worning The Finsen Institute, Dept. of Surgery, The Finsen Laboratory, the Central Laboratory, Blegdamshospitalet, and Medical Dept. P., The University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

A. Zacho The Finsen Institute, Dept. of Surgery, The Finsen Laboratory, the Central Laboratory, Blegdamshospitalet, and Medical Dept. P., The University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

Abstract

Twelve patients with proximal gastric resection for cancer of the proximal part of the stomach were included in a follow-up examination 2–8 years after the operation. Six were underweight, 1 had mild anaemia, and 1 had definite X-ray signs of osteoporosis. B₁₂ absorption was normal in 7; iron absorption was reduced, while calcium absorption was normal, in all. External pancreatic function was not definitely reduced. About half the patients had postcibal complaints in the form of the small stomach syndrome and regurgitation with pyrosis, which were not found after total gastrectomy.

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