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Endoscopic issues in the post-gastric bypass patient
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Endoscopic issues in the post-gastric bypass patient

Mark Ovsiowitz, Nandhakumar Kanagarajan and Asyia S Ahmad
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America, v 16(1)
01 Jan 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2006.01.011
PMID: 16546028

Abstract

Obesity in the United States poses a tremendous health risk to approximately one third of the population. As this epidemic grows, the number of bariatric surgeries performed will also increase. Although obesity itself is not gender specific, 85% of bariatric surgeries are performed in women. This article reviews some of the commonly performed weight-reduction surgeries and their associated complications. Particular emphasis is placed on the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of endoscopy in this population.

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