Effect of duodenal switch procedure on gastric acid production, intragastric pH, gastric emptying, and gastrointestinal hormones

  • Neil T. Welch
  • , Akihiro Yasui
  • , Choong B. Kim
  • , Antony P. Barlow
  • , Ronald A. Hinder
  • , Tom R. DeMeeSter
  • , Paul V. Polishuk
  • , Geoffrey W.B. Clark
  • , Thomas E. Adrian

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Abstract

The duodenal switch operation preserves the pylorus and the proximal 3 to 7 cm of duodenum in continuity with the stomach while diverting pancreaticobiliary secretions. We compared it with the Roux-en-Y without vagotomy or antrectomy in 12 dogs with innervated gastric pouches. Acid secretion was inhibited between tests using ranitidine in the Roux-en-Y group only, but two of the six dogs still developed stomal ulcers and the remainder showed stomal hyperemia. This may be due to a significant increase in gastric acid output after Roux-en-Y, but gastric emptying and plasma gastrin, cholecystokinin, secretin, gastric inhibitory polypeptide, peptide YY, and neurotensin were similar after both procedures. In 12 patients and a further 6 dogs, the duodenal switch caused no significant change in the intragastric pH environment as assessed by intragastric pH monitoring. The duodenal switch is a suitable procedure for pancreaticobiliary diversion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-45
Number of pages9
JournalThe American Journal of Surgery
Volume163
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1992
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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