Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 In a message dated 6/20/00 2:50:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: << Does anyone know what happens to the bypassed organs? Do they atropy, or become cancerous since there is no more peristalsis taking place? >> The only thing bypassed is an used stomach. All tissue maintains adequate blood supply. Nothing wastes away. Everything works like it used to. The stomach continues to make acid,etc. Hope this helps.(I had the same question also as a pre-op.) Osler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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