Endoscopic issues in the post-gastric bypass patient.
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.
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Mark
M
Ovsiowitz
Nandhakumar
N
Kanagarajan
Asyia S
AS
Ahmad
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D015904:Biliopancreatic Diversion; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D015390:Gastric Bypass; D015391:Gastroplasty; D006801:Humans; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence