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Why do you vomit after doing whipple surgery?

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Gastroparesis: Not including the most common causes of nausea and vomiting which accompany any type of surgery (anesthesia, pain, etc.) one of the most common complications of the whipple procedure is delayed emptying of stomach contents into the intestines. This can lead to dilation of the stomach and vomiting.

Answered 10/9/2018

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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia answered

Specializes in Surgery

Delayed gastric func: Usually delayed gastric function. I see this less in my patients in which i preserve the pylorus

Answered 5/20/2018

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