fundectomy


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fun·dec·to·my

n. fundectomía, excisión del fondo del útero o de cualquier otro órgano.
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The rationale for this final result could be related to calibration and to possible metabolic effects of fundectomy [29, 35, 36].
Resectional One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass/Mini Gastric Bypass as a Novel Option for Revision of Restrictive Procedures: Preliminary Results
Total GX and resection of the acid-producing part of the stomach (fundectomy) induces gastrinemia and malnutrition [13,14], thereby initiating osteopenia in rats [15-19].
Influence of gastrectomy on cortical and cancellous bones in rats
Therefore, it is logical that any agent that impairs calcium absorption could result in hypocalcemia.Animal studies have demonstrated 100% mortality due to hypocalcemia in rats that are rendered hypoparathyroid and then undergo gastrectomy and fundectomy. In contrast, no mortality was observed in rats with parathyroidectomy alone.
Proton pump inhibitor suppression of calcium absorption presenting as respiratory distress in a patient with bilateral laryngeal paralysis and hypocalcemia
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