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Gastroplasty for Respiratory Insufficiency of Obesity

Annals of Surgery, 1981
Three patients with the obesity hypoventilation syndrome and one patient with the sleep apnea syndrome underwent gastroplasty for weight reduction. A tracheostomy was also performed in the patient with sleep apnea. The PaO2 rose from an average of 51 +/- 9 to 71 +/- 5 torr and the PaCO2 fell from an average of 51 +/- 21 to 41 +/- 6 torr within two to ...
H J, Sugerman, R P, Fairman, A K, Lindeman, J A, Mathers, L J, Greenfield   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

The Influence of Bariatric Surgery on Matrix Metalloproteinase Plasma Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Biomolecules
Background: Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective procedure for treating obesity and metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
João Kleber de Almeida Gentile, Renato Migliore, Jaques Waisberg, Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro Junior   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inspiratory loading exercises on respiratory muscle function in post-operative gastroplasty patients: a randomized clinical trial

Fisioterapia em Movimento, 2019
Introduction: The gastroplasty post-operative period can alter respiratory mechanics and predispose patients to respiratory complications. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the effects of exercises with inspiratory load on respiratory muscle ...
Maura Rigoldi Simões da Rocha, Daniela Faleiros Bertelli Merino, Stefane Cristina de Souza, Maria Imaculada de Lima Montebelo, Irineu Rasera Júnior, Eli Maria Pazzianotto-Forti   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictors of Delayed Recovery in Ambulatory Advanced Endoscopic Procedures

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background There is a scarcity of data evaluating patient‐related outcomes of advanced or complex endoscopy (ACE) through the post‐anesthesia recovery course. Yet, gastrointestinal distress following ACE can occur commonly, and this may impact recovery length of stay and the approach to post‐anesthesia care.
Zoilo K. Suarez, Alexandria Lenyo, Philip M. Frasse, Derek J. Platt, Thomas Hollander, Talwinder Nagi, Michael DeDonno, Vladimir Kushnir, Juan Reyes Genere   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for the treatment of obesity

, 2015
Background and study aims: Emerging endoscopic techniques are minimally invasive and can mimic the anatomic alterations achieved by surgical sleeve gastrectomy.
Fernandez-Corbelle, JP, De Grado, T, Galvao, MP, Bautista Castaño, Inmaculada, Lopez Nava. G., Jimenez, A   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of a Revised Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myo‐Neurotomy Procedure for Bariatric Endoscopy in a Porcine Model

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive and effective treatment for obesity, although gastric mucosa folding and subsequent reduced visibility of the gastric lining raise concerns for some patients. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a revised peroral endoscopic myo‐neurotomy (R‐POEM‐N) technique using a ...
Yasushi Yamasaki, Kenta Hamada, Junki Toyosawa, Akinobu Takaki, Takehiro Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada, Motoyuki Otsuka   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cirurgia bariátrica e transtornos alimentares: uma revisão integrativa

Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria
RESUMO Objetivo Realizar revisão sobre transtornos alimentares e comportamentos alimentares transtornados relacionados à cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos Revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases de dados PubMed, Lilacs, Bireme, portal SciELO com ...
Julia M. Novelle, Marle S. Alvarenga
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Practical Considerations of Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Non‐Diabetic Adults: A Narrative Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The rising global prevalence of obesity has catalyzed the development of potent glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonists. This narrative review evaluates the efficacy, safety, and practical considerations of injectable semaglutide for weight management, specifically in non‐diabetic adults, a population where weight
Ayesha Laraib, Uswa Ahmad, Syeda Iman Laraib, Syeda Wardah Laraib, Masab Ali, Muhammad Husnain Ahmad, Muhammad Hassan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stricturing Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract—Current Clinical Practice

JGH Open, Volume 10, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal stricture can occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and anorectum. Most of the strictures are benign. The prevalence of esophageal strictures (ES) secondary to eosinophilic esophagitis has increased. Pyloric stenosis (PS) is rarely seen in clinical practice.
Monjur Ahmed
wiley   +1 more source

Initial experience with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in Poland [PDF]

, 2018
Introduction: Obesity is becoming one of the major public health problems. Bariatric procedures are considered the most effective methods of treating this condition but they are costly and entail a high risk of complications.
Sebastian Sowier, Stanisław Wójtowicz, Anna-Maria Borucka, Jacek Białecki, Przemysław Pyda, Aleksander Sowier, Joanna Kapturzak   +6 more
core   +3 more sources