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Nutritional Deficiencies Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Christina Sanders, DO, Adeshola Fakulujo, MD, Marc Neff, MD, Louis Balsama, DO University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Kennedy University Hospital Introduction: As the obesity epidemic continues, the number of bariatric surgeries being performed continues to increase. Although bariatric surgery serves as an excellent method of weight loss, the nutritional deficiencies that… Continue Reading
Medically Refractory GERD in the Obese: Expert Opinion on the Best Surgical Approach
Maurice Page, MD, Andrew Kastenmeier, MD, Matthew I Goldblatt, MD, Matthew Frelich, MS, Matthew Bosler, BA, James Wallace, MD, PhD, Jon C Gould, MD Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery Introduction: The prevalence of both obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has increased in recent decades. Obesity is a risk… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Adult Bochdalek Hernia Repair with Mesh: 2 Cases
Frank P Bendewald, MD Dean Clinic BACKGROUND: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia is estimated to occur in up to 1 in 2000 births. Adult presentation of Bochdalek Hernia is uncommon. A recent literature review found 173 cases reported between 1955 and 2010. Of these, 141 underwent surgical repair. Laparoscopy was used in 17 cases. The goals of… Continue Reading