Ileogastrostomy for morbid obesity.
Jejunoileal bypass procedures for morbid obesity have been associated with numerous side effects, due mainly to the blind-loop syndrome. To overcome this, the authors describe a new procedure, ileogastrostomy, that they have performed in 50 patients. All had good weight loss and returned to work. Patient satisfaction with the operation was high and self-esteem increased. There were no deaths or severe complications. Stool frequency and foul-smelling stools were still problems but improved with time. Stomal ulceration occurred at 3 months in three patients but resolved within 1 month when treated with H2 blocking agents and was not encountered later than 3 months in any patient.
Cleator
I G
IG
Department of Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC.
Gourlay
R H
RH
D001835:Body Weight; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*