Abdominal Key

Fig. 12.1 Illustration of the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch Fortunately, the later procedure is rare and not typically encountered by the endoscopist. Successful ERCP in patients with BPD/DS has…

Fig. 7.1 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Modifications to be aware of on endoscopy include the presence of a loop instead of a Roux gastrojejunostomy, whether the gastric bypass is divided or…

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Biliopancreatic diversion  ±  duodenal switch Year 1: every 3–6 months; then annually Year 1: every 3 months; then every 3–6 months thereafter CBC, plts, electrolytes, glucose CBC,…

Fig. 6.1 Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding The band functions as a restrictor or high-pressure zone that is placed distally to the GE junction. When the procedure is successful, the patient…

Fig. 8.1 Endoscopic view of gastrojejunal anastomosis of RYGB patient who developed overt GI bleeding on the second postoperative day. A visible vessel (arrow) is seen Fig. 8.2 Endoscopic view…

Fig. 10.1 Endoscopic view of a marginal ulcer (image provided courtesy of Christopher C. Thompson, MD, MSc, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School) Incidence and Predisposing Factors The incidence…

Fig. 11.1 Endoscopic view of an anastomotic stricture after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Fig. 11.2 Endoscopic view showing a balloon catheter traversing the gastrojejunal anastomosis Fig. 11.3 Endoscopic view showing gastrojejunal…

  BMI (kg/m2) Classification Principal cut-off points Additional cut-off points Normal range 18.50–24.99 18.50–22.99 23.00–24.99 Overweight ≥25.00 ≥25.00 Pre-obese 25.00–29.99 25.00–27.49 27.50–29.99 Obese ≥30.00 ≥30.00 Obese class I 30.00–34.99 30.00–32.49…