April 22 – 25, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona
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Predicting Marginal Ulcers After Laparoscopic Roux En Y Gastric Bypass
BACKGROUND: Marginal ulcer formation after Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) is a known complication. Few studies have clearly identified risk factors and recommendations for prophylaxis have been controversial. METHODS: From July 2001 until January 2006, 764 patients underwent LRYGB for morbid obesity. Prospectively collected data were reviewed and demographic information, co-morbidities, and Body… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Repair for a Bochdalek Hernia in Young Person – Report of a Case
Atsushi Iida, MD PhD FACS, Katsusji Sawai, MDPhD, Mitsuhiro Morikawa, MD PhD, Takanori Goi, MD PhD, Kanji Katayama, MD PhD, Akio Yamaguchi, MD PhD. Gastroenterological surgery, University of Fukui 16-year-old female consulted our hospital by complaining continuous upper abdominal pain after her gymnastic activity. CT scan showed the protruded stomach and spleen to… Continue Reading
Efficacy and Safety in Pediatric ERCP By a Surgical Endoscopist
Introduction: Pediatric endoscopic rertograde cholagiopancreatography (ERCP) is not routinely performed by most therapeutic endoscopists. The challenges of a pediatric anatomy, pediatric physiology, rare indications, and the need for side viewing endoscope preclude this procedure from becoming popular by pediatric gastroenterologist or laparoendoscopic surgeons. This investigation studied the hypothesis that pediatric ERCP can be performed by… Continue Reading