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…
6. Payer J, Jackuliac P, Nagyova M. Obesity and a risk of carcinoma. Vnitr Lek. 2010;56(10):1082–7.PubMed 7. Vial M, Grande L, Pera M. Epidemiology of adenoma of the esophagus, gastric…
2. Bernante P, Breda C, Zangrandi F, Pomerri F, Pelizzo MR, Foletto M. Emergency sleeve gastrectomy as rescue treatment for acute gastric necrosis due to type II paraesophageal hernia in…
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…
Fig. 16.1 Pathophysiology of dumping syndrome and mode of action of different therapeutic agents The rapid emptying of hyperosmolar contents into the small intestine is followed by a fluid shift…
BMI category Treatment 25–26.9 27–29.9 30–34.9 35–39.9 ≥40 Diet, physical activity, and behavior therapy With comorbidities With comorbidities + + + Pharmacotherapy With comorbidities + + + Surgery With…
