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Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms after Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity. the Importance of Preoperative Identification of Hiatal Hernia
Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Gintaras Antanavicius, MD, FACS, Fernando Bonanni, MD, FACS Abington Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent in morbidly obese patients, and its severity appears to correlate with body mass index (BMI). It is established that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) produces marked clinical improvements in reflux symptoms. However,… Continue Reading
Anastomotic leaks – Is stapler brand a risk factor?
Bruce A Orkin, MD, Daniel A Popowich, MD Thufts Medical Center BACKGROUND Anastomotic leaks are one of the most feared complications of intestinal surgery. The vast majority of colonic anastomoses are created using mechanical staplers. A string of recent anastomotic leaks prompted analysis of risk factors. We hypothesized that the brand of stapler was the… Continue Reading
Selected transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt versus laparoscopic splenectomy plus endoscopic varices ligation in the treatment of portal hypertension
Zhong Wu, PhD, Jin Zhou, PhD, Bing Peng, PhD West China Hospital, Sichuan Unviersity Background: Liver cirrhosis is associated with higher morbidity and reduced survival with appearance of portal hypertension and resultant decompensation. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) are known to be efficacious in reducing portal venous pressure and control of complications secondary to portal… Continue Reading