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Review
. 2016 Sep 16;8(17):591-9.
doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i17.591.

Endoscopic management of post-bariatric surgery complications

Mena Boules  1 , Julietta Chang  1 , Ivy N Haskins  1 , Gautam Sharma  1 , Dvir Froylich  1 , Kevin El-Hayek  1 , John Rodriguez  1 , Matthew Kroh  1
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Review

Endoscopic management of post-bariatric surgery complications

Mena Boules et al. World J Gastrointest Endosc. .

Abstract

Understanding the technical constructs of bariatric surgery is important to the treating endoscopist to maximize effective endoluminal therapy. Post-operative complication rates vary widely based on the complication of interest, and have been reported to be as high as 68% following adjustable gastric banding. Similarly, there is a wide range of presenting symptoms for post-operative bariatric complications, including abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, dysphagia, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and weight regain, all of which may provoke an endoscopic assessment. Bleeding and anastomotic leak are considered to be early (< 30 d) complications, whereas strictures, marginal ulcers, band erosions, and weight loss failure or weight recidivism are typically considered late (> 30 d) complications. Treatment of complications in the immediate post-operative period may require unique considerations. Endoluminal therapies serve as adjuncts to surgical and radiographic procedures. This review aims to summarize the spectrum and efficacy of endoscopic management of post-operative bariatric complications.

Keywords: Bariatric complications; Bariatric surgery; Bariatrics; Endoscopy; Weight loss surgery.

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