ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2016
Dysphagia after vertical sleeve gastrectomy: Evaluation of risk factors and assessment of endoscopic intervention.
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- Pneumatic Balloon Dilation of Gastric Sleeve Stenosis Is Not Associated with Weight Regain.Obesity surgery · 2022Article
- Endoscopic Dilation of Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy Stenosis: Long-Term Efficacy and Safety Results.Obesity surgery · 2021Article
- High-Amplitude Gastric Contractions following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.Case reports in surgery · 2019Article
- Characterization of Self-Reported Dysphagia and Impact on Weight Outcomes After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.Obesity surgery · 2018Article
- Stenosis of gastric sleeve after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: clinical, radiographic and endoscopic findings.The British journal of radiology · 2018Article
- Is pneumatic balloon dilation safe and effective primary modality of treatment for post-sleeve gastrectomy strictures? A retrospective study.BMC surgery · 2018Article
- Endoscopic management of post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy stenosis.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Article
- Early and late complications of bariatric operation.Trauma surgery & acute care open · 2018Article
- Organization of future training in bariatric gastroenterology.World journal of gastroenterology · 2017Article
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the risks of medical conditions, evaluate gastric sleeve narrowing, and assess hydrostatic balloon dilatation to treat dysphagia after vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG).
methodsVSG is being performed more frequently worldwide as a treatment for medically-complicated obesity, and dysphagia is common post-operatively. We hypothesize that post-operative dysphagia is related to underlying medical conditions or narrowing of the gastric sleeve. This is a retrospective, single institution study of consecutive patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy from 2013 to 2015. Patients with previous bariatric procedures were excluded. Narrowing of a gastric sleeve includes: inability to pass a 9.6 mm gastroscope due to stenosis or sharp angulation or spiral hindering its passage.
resultsOf 400 consecutive patients, 352 are included; the prevalence of dysphagia is 22.7%; 33 patients (9.3%) have narrowing of the sleeve with 25 (7.1%) having sharp angulation or a spiral while 8 (2.3%) have a stenosis. All 33 patients underwent balloon dilatation of the gastric sleeve and dysphagia resolved in 13 patients (39%); 10 patients (30%) noted resolution of dysphagia after two additional dilatations. In a multivariate model, medical conditions associated with post-operative dysphagia include diabetes mellitus, symptoms of esophageal reflux, a low whole blood thiamine level, hypothyroidism, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and use of opioids.
conclusionNarrowing of the gastric sleeve and gastric sleeve stenosis are common after VSG. Endoscopic balloon dilatations of the gastric sleeve resolves dysphagia in 69% of patients.
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