Highly selective vagotomy (Among patients with chronic duodenal ulcer admitted to a surgical unit of R.G.H.

From December 1979 to December 1980, 112 patients suffering from uncomplicated or complicated chronic duodenal ulceration were admitted towards 7 & 8 of Rangoon General Hospital, out of which 8 patients underwent Highly Selective Vagotomy. The technique of Highly Selective Vagotomy is described in detail. The rate of feasibility of Highly Selective Vagotomy among patients with chronic duodenal ulcer admitted to a surgical unit of RGH was found to be 7.14 per cent.