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Gastrectomy - series—Incision

Gastrectomy incision

Overview

An incision is made in the skin over the pyloric region of the stomach.

Review Date 10/16/2022

Updated by: Mark Levin, MD, Hematologist and Oncologist, Monsey, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Editorial update 03/06/2023.

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