Influence of pouch and stoma size on weight loss after gastric bypass Journal Article

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Authors: Heneghan, H. M.; Yimcharoen, P.; Brethauer, S. A.; Kroh, M; Chand, B
Article Title: Influence of pouch and stoma size on weight loss after gastric bypass
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Enlargement of the gastric pouch and/or gastrojejunostomy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is postulated to be the antecedent to suboptimal weight loss or weight regain. The present study evaluated the gastric pouch and stoma dimensions in RYGB patients and correlated them with the weight loss outcomes. METHODS: Patients who underwent upper endoscopy for investigation of gastrointestinal symptoms or weight regain after RYGB were identified. The stoma was considered enlarged if >2 cm in diameter and the pouch was considered enlarged if >6 cm long or >5 cm wide. Successful weight loss was defined as excess weight loss >50% or a body mass index decrease to
Journal Title: Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Volume: 8
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1878-7533; 1550-7289
Publisher: Elsevier Inc  
Date Published: 2012
Start Page: 408
End Page: 415
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  1. Bipan Chand
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