What Is Gastroparesis?
8. Surgery for Gastroparesis
Surgery is considered a last resort treatment option. It is rarely used and only for those whose symptoms are severe and don’t respond to other approaches. Surgery may also be suggested if malnutrition is present and cannot be quickly or sufficiently remedied.
Possible medical procedures typically involve placing tubes in the stomach to improve the venting of excess air or to deliver nutritional supplements. On occasion, gastric bypass surgery is done. Complete removal of the stomach is very rarely recommended.
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