Reminant stomach

jmelyn1977
on 4/28/12 1:29 pm
What is the "job" of our old stomach? Does it still function?
How come it stays with us and they don't take it out?

Just curious,
Jamie

                
poet_kelly
on 4/28/12 1:46 pm - OH
It makes some gastric juices that get poured into the small intestine where the "Y" part joins up.  Also, this way it's still available if we need a reversal or other type of repair.

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jmelyn1977
on 4/28/12 1:49 pm
Thanks Kelly - I was hoping to hear from you -


Jamie
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