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Peroral endoscopic anastomotic reduction improves intractable dumping syndrome in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19560979     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Dumping syndrome is a well-described consequence of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Although the condition can benefit some patients with morbid obesity, a subset will develop intractable dumping syndrome characterized by symptomatic episodes with most meals. We describe the first series of patients successfully treated endoscopically for intractable dumping syndrome. METHODS: Endoscopic gastrojejunal anastomotic reduction was performed in patients with intractable dumping syndrome after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass using a combination of argon plasma coagulation, endoscopic suturing, and fibrin glue. The technical feasibility of endoscopic anastomotic reduction and the clinical improvement in dumping symptoms were assessed by clinical follow-up. RESULTS: Endoscopic anastomotic reduction was technically successful in 6 consecutive patients with a dilated gastrojejunal anastomosis and intractable dumping syndrome. One patient reported hematemesis 2 days after the procedure that was treated endoscopically. No other significant complications occurred. Complete and persistent resolution of the dumping symptoms was achieved in all patients, with a median follow-up of 636 days. CONCLUSION: Endoscopic anastomotic reduction appears technically feasible and safe and might be a minimally invasive treatment option for patients who experience intractable dumping symptoms after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Additional studies are needed to determine the long-term efficacy of this procedure.
Authors:
Gloria Fern?ndez-Esparrach; David B Lautz; Christopher C Thompson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2009-04-23
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery     Volume:  6     ISSN:  1878-7533     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg Obes Relat Dis     Publication Date:    2010 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-04     Completed Date:  2010-06-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101233161     Medline TA:  Surg Obes Relat Dis     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  36-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
2010 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anastomosis, Surgical
Dumping Syndrome / etiology,  physiopathology,  surgery*
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal*
Gastric Bypass / adverse effects*
Gastric Emptying / physiology
Humans
Jejunum / physiopathology,  surgery
Stomach / physiopathology,  surgery
Suture Techniques

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