Antrectomy is surgical removal of stomach's lower third (antrum). Used to treat peptic ulcer disease, cancers, AVMs, and obstructions. About 10% of Americans develop stomach ulcers at some point
Study analyzed 809 patients undergoing distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. POSSUM system used to compare postoperative complications. Patients divided into Billroth I and Billroth II groups