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Bariatric surgery and brain health: A longitudinal observational study investigating the effect of surgery on cognitive function and gray matter volume [PDF]

, 2020
Dietary modifications leading to weight loss have been suggested as a means to improve brain health. In morbid obesity, bariatric surgery (BARS)—including different procedures, such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), gastric banding (GB), or Roux-en-Y
Flöel, A., Grittner, U., Heßler, S., Ordemann, J., Prehn, K., Profitlich, T., Rangus, I., Witte, A.   +7 more
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Sleeve Gastrectomy in the Elderly [PDF]

Obesity Facts, 2019
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Even though risks are higher and long-term results may be less favorable, the elderly obese can still benefit from bariatric surgery. Whether the higher surgical risk is worth the benefits is yet to be determined.
Nadav Nevo, Shai Meron Eldar, Yonatan Lessing, Edmond Sabo, Ido Nachmany, David Hazzan   +5 more
openaire   +4 more sources

International Comparison of Geriatric‐Associated Variables in Major Gastroenterological Surgery Between National Clinical Database and American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Geriatric surgical risk factors and outcomes were compared between the US and Japanese databases. Geriatric‐associated preoperative variables and outcomes similarly increased with age. Mobility and functional domains differed between the two databases. ABSTRACT Backgrounds Incidence of malignant disease in older patients has been increasing.
Yasuhide Kofunato, Xane Peters, Arata Takahashi, Mark E. Cohen, Hiraku Kumamaru, Mitsukazu Gotoh, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Yasuyuki Seto, Yuko Kitagawa, Ken Shirabe, Hideki Ueno, Hiroaki Miyata, Clifford Y. Ko, Shigeru Marubashi   +13 more
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A Case of Severe Hypocalcemia Caused by Malabsorption Due to Partial Gastrectomy and Small Bowel Resection

AACE Clinical Case Reports, 2021
Objective: Calcium is an essential mineral involved in the functioning of nearly every human cell. Calcium levels are regulated by dietary absorption, vitamin D status, and parathyroid hormone (PTH).
John O. Knight, MD, Lucia F. Cotten, MD, Thomas R. Ziegler, MD, Priyathama Vellanki, MD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship Between Kyphosis and Postoperative Gastroesophageal Reflux After Proximal Gastrectomy

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study examined the relationship between kyphosis and postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after proximal gastrectomy using a kyphosis definition that is familiar to surgeons for preoperative assessment. Multivariate analysis revealed that kyphosis is an independent risk factor for GERD after proximal gastrectomy.
Takaomi Ozawa, Suguru Maruyama, Katsutoshi Shoda, Yoshihiko Kawaguchi, Ryo Saito, Kensuke Shiraishi, Shinji Furuya, Hidetake Amemiya, Hiromichi Kawaida, Daisuke Ichikawa   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Quality of Life of Chinese Middle-Aged Male Patients with Gastric Carcinoma After Total Gastrectomy and Nursing Intervention

Cancer Biology & Medicine, 2010
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) in Chinese middle-aged male patients with gastric carcinoma at er total gastrectomy, to investigate the factors affecting their QOL, and to Study the effectiveness of ...
Yan WANG, Hui-ying WANG, Guo-hong YIN, Hui-zi TIAN, Dan WANG
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of Endoscopic Vacuum-Assisted Closure Treatment for Postoperative Anastomotic Leak in Gastric Cancer

Gut and Liver, 2020
Background/Aims: Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (EVAC) has been attempted as new nonsurgical treatment for anastomotic leakage. We aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of EVAC and compare its efficacy with the self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS)
Soo In Choi, Jun Chul Park, Da Hyun Jung, Sung Kwan Shin, Sang Kil Lee, Yong Chan Lee   +5 more
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Surgical approaches to adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction: the Siewert II conundrum. [PDF]

, 2017
BACKGROUND: The Siewert classification system for gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma has provided morphological and topographical information to help guide surgical decision-making.
Berger, Adam C., Brown, Andrew M., Giugliano, Danica N., Palazzo, Francesco, Pucci, Michael J.   +4 more
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Occurrence of gastric cancer and carcinoids in atrophic gastritis during prospective long-term follow up [PDF]

, 2015
Objective. Atrophic gastritis (AG) is a risk condition for gastric cancer and type I gastric carcinoids. Recent studies assessing the overall risk of gastric cancer and carcinoids in AG at long-term follow up are lacking.
Annibale, Bruno, Corleto, Vito Domenico, DI GIULIO, Emilio, Esposito, Gianluca, Lahner, Edith, Pilozzi, Emanuela, Purchiaroni, Flaminia   +6 more
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Essential Updates 2023/2024: Recent Advances of Multimodal Approach in Patients for Gastric Cancer

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gastric cancer remains a major global health burden, especially in East Asia. Recent years have brought significant advances in multimodal management, including surgery, perioperative chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care. This review summarizes key updates from 2023 to 2024, focusing on surgical innovations, perioperative systemic ...
Katsutoshi Shoda, Yoshihiko Kawaguchi, Suguru Maruyama, Daisuke Ichikawa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source