Increased Gastric Retention Capacity, Assessed by Scintigraphy, after APC Treatment of Dilated Gastrojejunal Anastomosis

Increased Gastric Retention Capacity, Assessed by Scintigraphy, after APC Treatment of Dilated Gastrojejunal Anastomosis

Background: Weight regain occurs in about 20% of patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Studies have reported that in most cases this regain is associated with dilatation of the gastrojejunal anastomosis. To correct this dilatation, one of the methods used is the application of argon plasma...

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Main Authors: Sérgio Barrichello, Manoel dos Passos Galvão Neto, Thiago Ferreira de Souza, Eduardo Guimarães Hourmeaux de Moura, Maurício Minata, Ana Paula Oliveira de Quadros, Jaques Waisberg, Eduardo Grecco, Guilherme Macedo, Marco Silva, Luiz Gustavo de Quadros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-02-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Gastric bypass
Obesity
Weight regain
Bariatric endoscopy
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/486561

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