Successful thrombolysis of submassive pulmonary embolism after bariatric surgery: expanding the indications and addressing the controversies.

abstract：:Hypogonadism frequently occurs in male patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and is linked to insulin resistance and inflammation. Testosterone levels rise acutely in obese patients following bariatric surgery, though long-term changes have not been investigated in a randomized controlled trial. This study evaluated ob...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Pham NH,Bena J,Bhatt DL,Kennedy L,Schauer PR,Kashyap SR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Before bariatric surgery, the necessity of routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is controversial, and guidelines recommend endoscopy in symptomatic cases. However, impaired visceral sensation occurring in obese patients may be misleading. The purpose of the study is to evaluate prospectively the prevalen...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Carabotti M,Avallone M,Cereatti F,Paganini A,Greco F,Scirocco A,Severi C,Silecchia G

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a well-known complication of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP). We describe 7 cases of jejunojejunal anastomotic obstruction related to adhesion formation after closure of the mesenteric "leaves" defect with non-absorbable suture. METHODS:All patients undergoi...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Gumbs AA,Duffy AJ,Chandwani R,Bell RL

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluated early and medium-term changes in bone turnover markers, and their associations with weight loss, total bone mineral density (BMD), and hormonal changes after biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). METHODS:Ancillary study from a one-year prospective cohort of 16 individuals assessed before, 3 ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Turcotte AF,Grenier-Larouche T,Ung RV,Simonyan D,Carreau AM,Carpentier AC,Mac-Way F,Michou L,Tchernof A,Biertho L,Lebel S,Marceau S,Gagnon C

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative and early postoperative complications in patients operated for morbid obesity were assessed. METHODS:114 morbidly obese patients underwnent gastric banding (non-adjustable or adjustable). The influence of body mass index (BMI), age and preoperative morbidity on the occurrence of postoperative...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Hajzman Z,Kabelác K,Kaska M,Simkovic D

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old female patient with morbid obesity (body mass index 44.4) was submitted to upper digestive endoscopy performed routinely as a preoperative procedure in bariatric surgery. The examination identified multiple small polypoid lesions in the upper portion of the gastric body, some with small ulcerations. Anat...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Moretto M,Mottin CC,Padoin AV,Júnior SP,Barrios C

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eating pathology is common pre-operatively and continues to be prevalent following bariatric surgery. A new version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), the MMPI-3, contains a new scale called Eating Concerns (EAT) that aims to assess problematic eating behaviors. The current investigation seeks ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Marek RJ,Martin-Fernandez K,Heinberg LJ,Ben-Porath YS

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Complications of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding occur in 10 - 20% of patients. However, hepatobiliary complications of this procedure are very rare. We report a unique case of gastric band misplacement around the hepato-duodenal ligament. The patient developed obstructive jaundice several months after the gas...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Arkadopoulos N,Palamarou C,Koureas A,Sechopoulos P,Marinis A,Kostopanagiotou K,Dafnios N,Smyrniotis V

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among bariatric operations, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been the preferred one in Europe and Australia, and has become recently popular in the USA. Like every surgical procedure, however, it is not devoid of specific complications, like slippage, band erosion, outlet obstruction and po...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Boschi S,Fogli L,Berta RD,Patrizi P,Di Domenico M,Vetere F,Capizzi D,Capizzi FD

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Omental adipose tissue specimens of female rats that were fed a high fat (HF) diet were evaluated stereologically and histopathologically. To our knowledge, there is no stereological study on numerical density, nuclear height and volume of adipocytes in omental adipose tissue in the female rat fed a HF diet ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Aslan H,Altunkaynak BZ,Altunkaynak ME,Vuraler O,Kaplan S,Unal B

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasingly performed in patients with previous solid organ transplantation (PSOT). In addition, controversy remains about whether racial disparity in outcomes following MBS exists. Therefore, the aim of this analysis was to determine if race independently predicts outc...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Edwards MA,Fagenson AM,Mazzei M,Zhao H

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:From 1993 to 1999, 172 patients underwent adjustable silicone gastric banding (ASGB) or laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding (LASGB). In 109 patients the adjustable band was placed via laparoscopy; in the other patients it was placed via laparotomy (prelaparoscopic era, conversions from other bar...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Doldi SB,Micheletto G,Lattuada E,Zappa MA,Bona D,Sonvico U

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic techniques have been used to perform the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). The gastrojejunostomy may be constructed using an end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) stapler. Most reports describe passing the EEA anvil transorally using an esophagogastroscope and a pull-wire technique. METHOD:We describe p...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Scott DJ,Provost DA,Jones DB

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A current management dilemma in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) patients is the development of significant gastroesophageal reflux symptoms after surgery. Treatment is typically directed towards reducing acid reflux despite the surgical removal of parietal cell mass. In contrast, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Sheppard CE,Sadowski DC,de Gara CJ,Karmali S,Birch DW

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic stents are successful in the management of surgical leaks; however, stent migration remains a significant problem. In this study, we present our approach depending on a large bariatrics-specific stent (Mega stent) and over-the-scope clips in the management of post-bariatric surgery leaks. METHODS...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Shehab H,Abdallah E,Gawdat K,Elattar I

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of the study is to analyze procedural and safety outcomes associated with bariatric surgery and describe the characteristics of patients undertaking bariatric procedures in England between April 2006 and March 2012. METHODS:This is a retrospective cohort study of all adult patients in England ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Sun S,Borisenko O,Spelman T,Ahmed AR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most of the weight loss with the BioEnterics intragastric balloon (BIB) has occurred during the first 3-4 months. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of initial weight loss on long-term weight maintenance. METHODS:From 2008 to 2011, 50 patients who had mean body mass index (BMI) of 44.7 ± 12.4 kg/m(2) u...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dogan UB,Gumurdulu Y,Akin MS,Yalaki S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a novel technique for the retrieval of intragastric balloons used in the treatment of patients with morbid obesity. Although specifically-designed instruments are available for this purpose, this simple technique makes use of instruments that are readily available in an endoscopy suite equipped for simple t...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Jenkins JT,Galloway DJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure for treatment of obese patients with different body mass index (BMI) and presents good results in terms of a reduction of percentage of excess weight loss and BMI. There is no consensus which is the optimal technique regarding to the diameter of the gastric tube,...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Braghetto I,Cortes C,Herquiñigo D,Csendes P,Rojas A,Mushle M,Korn O,Valladares H,Csendes A,Maria Burgos A,Papapietro K

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two morbidly obese patients are presented. The first patient is a 38-year-old superobese female with BMI 56.2 in a wheelchair secondary to multiple sclerosis. The second patient is a 49-year-old female with BMI 47.7 confined to a wheelchair secondary to spinal cord transection due to a motor vehicle accident. Both pat...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lutrzykowski M

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old, morbidity obese woman underwent a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in November 2004. She presented 18 months later with a history of recurrent pain in the upper region of the abdomen and severe vomiting. Radiologic and endoscopic evaluations revealed wall thickening in the transverse colon and a so...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Baierlein SA,Wistop A,Looser C,Peters T,Riehle HM,von Flüe M,Peterli R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leak following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is one of the most serious and devastating complications. Endoscopic stents can treat most early LSG leaks, but is not as effective for chronic LSG leaks/fistulae. The surgical options to treat a chronic leak/fistula after LSG are laparoscopic Roux en Y es...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mahmoud M,Maasher A,Al Hadad M,Salim E,Nimeri AA

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dumping syndrome is not infrequent after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and could result in dreaded complications, such as hypoglycemia or syncope. Those patients who failed medical therapy and diet modification, regarded as intractable dumping syndrome, may be considered as candidates for revisional ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Huang CK,Wang MY,Hsin MC,Chang PC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity is highly prevalent in the Western World, and its consequences present a real public health challenge. Voice alterations can represent one of these consequences and represent an opportunity for interference with therapeutic methods. This particularly features of the individual's voice was the ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： da Cunha MG,Passerotti GH,Weber R,Zilberstein B,Cecconello I

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lymphatic system is responsible for the absorption of fats from the digestive system, conveying 60-70 % of ingested fat to the blood stream. From the anatomical point of view, all the lymphatic drainage from the lower half of the body converges in the abdomen to enter the thoracic duct. This experimental...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rosenzweig B,Barshack I,Harats D,Shaish A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been used more frequently over the past 10 years. As the population ages, a larger number of older people will suffer from weight-related comorbidities, resulting in bariatric surgery becoming a dominant solution for improving health and quality of life. We assessed ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Keren D,Matter I,Rainis T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The introduction of an endoscopically-placed Bariatric Intragastric Balloon (BIB) provided the opportunity to reexamine weight reduction methods and also study potential weight loss without resorting to surgical intervention. METHODS:10 severely obese patients with mean age 33 years and mean body mass index...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Hodson RM,Zacharoulis D,Goutzamani E,Slee P,Wood S,Wedgwood KR

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine whether the anatomicofunctional changes induced by vertical gastroplasty lead to pH alterations in the esophagus and body and antrum of the stomach. MATERIALS AND METHODS:23 non-smoking volunteers (3 men, 20 women) mean age 35.29 +/- SD 6.85 years, mean weight 163.17 +...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Papavramidis TS,Papavramidis ST,Sapalidis KG,Kessisoglou II,Gamvros OI

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is one of the most commonly performed procedures for the treatment of obesity. Patients with obesity are more prone to experience opioid-related adverse events (ORAE). OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to determine if a multimodal analgesia protocol (MAP) reduce...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ng JJ,Leong WQ,Tan CS,Poon KH,Lomanto D,So JBY,Shabbir A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post intragastric balloon placement symptoms like nausea and vomiting have been the major cause of a high rate of early removal. Common therapy with ondansetron alone, or in combination, with prokinetic agents have been shown to have very little or no effect. Recently, an improved therapy based on aprepitant...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ienca R,Giardiello C,Scozzarro A,di Cola RS,Di Lorenzo N,Juneja G,Lopez G,Badiuddin F

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00