Highly selective vagotomy in the treatment of chronic duodenal ulcer

ABSTRACT

A presentation of nineteen cases of D.U. treated by HSV is made. Its advantages and long term sequelae are discussed. The initial safety record of this procedure has continued unblemished and it remains the safest operation in treating duodenal ulcer disease. With proper selection of cases, approximately 10-15 per cent of our D.U. cases are treatable by this method.