Gastric partitioning for morbid obesity.
A consecutive series of 33 grossly obese individuals treated by gastric partitioning is described. There was no operative mortality. Weight loss at one year was 19% of original body weight and little loss occurred thereafter. Radiological assessment of the proximal compartment demonstrated progressive postoperative enlargement.
D001835:Body Weight; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*