A 62-year-old woman undergoes a Nissen fundoplication, in which the fundus of the stomach is completely sutured around the gastroesophageal junction, to treat a severe case of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). During the procedure, the surgeon accidentally damages the right (posterior) vagal trunk while inserting staples into the stomach. Which of the following organs is most likely affected?
(A) Esophagus
(B) Urinary bladder
(C) Descending colon
(D) Prostate gland
(E) Second part of the duodenum
Ans: (E) Second part of the duodenum
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