what effect would cutting the vagus nerve branch that innervates the stomach on gastric function
[vÄgotâ²ÉmÄ]. Etymology: L, vagus, wandering, temnein, to cut. the cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerve, performed with gastric surgery, to reduce the amount of gastric acid secreted and lessen the chance of recurrence of a gastric ulcer.With the patient under general anesthesia, a gastrectomy is performed, and the appropriate branches of the vagus nerve are excised.vÄgotâ²ÉmÄ]. Etymology: L, vagus, wandering, temnein, to cut. the cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerve, performed with gastric surgery, to reduce the amount of gastric acid secreted and lessen the chance of recurrence of a gastric ulcer.