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Difante LDS, Trindade EN, Lopes ADB, Martins EF, Remus IB, Trindade MRM. CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY DISORDERS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY BASED ON HIGH-RESOLUTION IMPEDANCE MANOMETRY. ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA : ABCD = BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF DIGESTIVE SURGERY 2024; 37:e1842. [PMID: 39630843 DOI: 10.1590/0102-6720202400048e1842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 10/09/2024] [Indexed: 12/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is recent evidence showing that obesity is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal dysmotility, although symptoms are not always present. AIMS This is a prospective study based on high-resolution manometry findings in bariatric surgery candidates and their correlation with postoperative dysphagia. METHODS Manometric evaluation was performed on candidates for bariatric surgery from 2022 to 2024. The examination was conducted according to the protocol of the fourth version of the Chicago Classification, including different positions and provocative maneuvers to confirm the diagnosis of dysmotility. Patients were followed for 90 days after surgery to verify the occurrence of dysphagia or difficulty adapting to the diet. RESULTS High-resolution manometry was performed on 46 candidates for bariatric surgery with a mean body mass index of 46.5 kg/m2. Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction was diagnosed in 16 (34.8%) patients, and ineffective esophageal motility was diagnosed in 8 (17.4%) patients. None of the subjects reported symptoms during the preoperative period. Out of the 46 individuals initially included, 44 underwent bariatric surgery, 23 (52.3%) underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and 21 (47.7%) underwent sleeve gastrectomy. One patient with esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction reported dysphagia after Roux-en-Y bypass, but symptoms spontaneously resolved during the 90-day follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS Although patients with severe obesity have a high prevalence of esophageal motility disorders, no clinical repercussions were observed after bariatric surgery during the study period.
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- Lucas Dos Santos Difante
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Department of Digestive Surgery - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Department of Digestive Surgery - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Department of Gastroenterology - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Department of Digestive Surgery - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Department of Digestive Surgery - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Department of Digestive Surgery - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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Aiolfi A, Bona D, Lipham JC, Bonavina L. Is Endoscopic Surveillance Needed After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy? Curr Obes Rep 2024; 13:183-185. [PMID: 38172480 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00545-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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- Alberto Aiolfi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Upper GI and General Surgery, Keck Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General and Foregut Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Via Morandi 30, 20097, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy.
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Memon MA, Osland E, Yunus RM, Alam K, Hoque Z, Khan S. Gastroesophageal reflux disease following laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass: meta-analysis and systematic review of 5-year data. Dis Esophagus 2024; 37:doad063. [PMID: 37935430 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doad063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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To compare 5-year gastroesophageal reflux outcomes following Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (LVSG) and Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) based on high quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We conducted a sub-analysis of our systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs of primary LVSG and LRYGB procedures in adults for 5-year post-operative complications (PROSPERO CRD42018112054). Electronic databases were searched from January 2015 to July 2021 for publications meeting inclusion criteria. The Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman random effects model was utilized to estimate weighted mean differences where meta-analysis was possible. Bias and certainty of evidence was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2 and GRADE. Four RCTs were included (LVSG n = 266, LRYGB n = 259). An increase in adverse GERD outcomes were observed at 5 years postoperatively in LVSG compared to LRYGB in all outcomes considered: Overall worsened GERD, including the development de novo GERD, occurred more commonly following LVSG compared to LRYGB (OR 5.34, 95% CI 1.67 to 17.05; p = 0.02; I2 = 0%; (Moderate level of certainty); Reoperations to treat severe GERD (OR 7.22, 95% CI 0.82 to 63.63; p = 0.06; I2 = 0%; High level of certainty) and non-surgical management for worsened GERD (OR 3.42, 95% CI 1.16 to 10.05; p = 0.04; I2 = 0%; Low level of certainty) was more common in LVSG patients. LVSG is associated with the development and worsening of GERD symptoms compared to LRYGB at 5 years postoperatively leading to either introduction/increased pharmacological requirement or further surgical treatment. Appropriate patient/surgical selection is critical to minimize these postoperative risks.
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- Muhammed A Memon
- School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing and Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
- Sunnybank Obesity Centre & South & East Queensland Surgery (SEQS), McCullough Centre, Suite 9, 259 McCullough Street, Sunnybank, QLD, Australia
- Mayne Medical School, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Social Science, Bolton University, Bolton, Lancashire, UK
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- Department of Dietetics and Food Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD 4019, Australia
- Department of Human Movements and Nutrition, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Business, and Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
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- School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing, University of Sourthern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
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- School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing and Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
- School of Science and Engineering, Asian University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hiramoto B, Redd WD, Muftah M, Jonnadula S, Okwara NC, Jenkins A, Cricco-Lizza E, Lee DJH, Cai JX, Chan WW. Higher obesity class is associated with more severe esophageal symptoms and reflux burden but not altered motor function or contractile reserve. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024; 36:e14691. [PMID: 37849439 PMCID: PMC10842391 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with obesity often report esophageal symptoms, with abnormal reflux and esophageal motility suggested as potential mechanisms. However, prior studies showed varying results, often limited by study design/size and esophageal function/symptom measures utilized. We aimed to examine the relationship between obesity and objective esophageal function testing and patient-reported outcomes, utilizing prospective symptom, manometric and reflux monitoring data with impedance. METHODS Adults referred for high-resolution impedance-manometry (HRiM) and multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring (MII-pH) to evaluate esophageal symptoms were enrolled. Validated symptom and health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) instruments were prospectively collected: GERDQ, reflux symptoms index (RSI), dominant symptom intensity (DSI, multiplied 5-point Likert scales for symptom frequency/severity), global symptom severity (GSS, 100-point visual analog scale), and Short Form-12 (SF-12) for HR-QOL. Esophageal function testing measures were compared across body mass index (BMI) categories and correlated with patient-reported outcomes. KEY RESULTS Seven hundred and fifty four patients were included (Normal:281/Overweight:253/Class I obesity:137/Class II/III obesity:83). Reflux burden measures on MII-pH (acid exposure time, total reflux episodes, bolus exposure time), conclusive pathologic reflux (Lyon), and hiatal hernia were increased in higher obesity classes compared to normal BMI. Class II/III obesity was associated with more normal/hypercontractile swallows, less ineffective swallows, and better bolus transit on HRiM. BMI correlated positively with GERDQ/RSI/DSI/GSS, and negatively with physical component score (SF-12). Esophageal symptom severity and HR-QOL correlated strongly with MII-pH findings, but not HRiM measures. CONCLUSIONS/INFERENCES Obesity is associated with increased esophageal symptom burden and worse physical HR-QOL, which correlate with higher acid/bolus reflux burden but not altered esophageal motility/transit/contractile reserve.
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- Brent Hiramoto
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Camilleri M. Abnormal gastrointestinal motility is a major factor in explaining symptoms and a potential therapeutic target in patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction. Gut 2023; 72:2372-2380. [PMID: 37666657 PMCID: PMC10841318 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-330542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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The objective of this article is to review the evidence of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) tract motor functions in the context of disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). These include abnormalities of oesophageal motility, gastric emptying, gastric accommodation, colonic transit, colonic motility, colonic volume and rectal evacuation. For each section regarding GI motor dysfunction, the article describes the preferred methods and the documented motor dysfunctions in DGBI based on those methods. The predominantly non-invasive measurements of gut motility as well as therapeutic interventions directed to abnormalities of motility suggest that such measurements are to be considered in patients with DGBI not responding to first-line approaches to behavioural or empirical dietary or pharmacological treatment.
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- Michael Camilleri
- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R.), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Zhong X, Li S, Li J, Hu Y, Ma C, Zhong L. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy makes acid reflux symptoms worse or better?: a prospective short-term observational study in patients with morbid obesity. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1219-1226. [PMID: 37277230 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.04.335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux symptom (GERS) occur frequently in obese patients. Although some surgeons avoid laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in these patients for fear of postoperative exacerbation of GERS, this notion is not supported by sufficient medical evidence. OBJECTIVES This prospective study aimed to evaluate the impact of LSG on GERS. SETTING Shanghai East Hospital, Shanghai, China. METHODS Seventy-five LSG candidates were enrolled between April 2020 and October 2021. Only patients with completed preoperative and 6-month postoperative evaluation of GERS with the Reflux Symptom Score (RSS) and the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life index were included. Each patient's characteristics, including sex, age, drinking and smoking history, body mass index (BMI) at the time of surgery, recent BMI, comorbidities, glucose and lipid metabolism-related laboratory results, and uric acid and sex hormone levels were obtained. RESULTS Sixty-five patients (33.8 ± 9.1 years) were finally included in our study. The mean preoperative BMI was 36.4 ± 6.8 kg/m2. Preoperative GERS were reported in 32 (49.2%) patients (RSS > 13), and 26 of them (81.3%) had dramatic remission at 6 months postoperatively. Four patients (12.1%) developed de novo GERS postoperatively, which were well-controlled with oral proton pump inhibitors. Furthermore, GERS were significantly correlated with preoperative BMI; the risk of developing new or worsening GERS postoperatively was positively associated with preoperative insulin resistance. CONCLUSIONS A low incidence of de novo GERS and significant alleviation in preoperative GERS occurred in most obese patients after LSG. A patient with preoperative insulin resistance may not be suitable for LSG surgery owing to the increased risk of new or worsening of GERS postoperatively.
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- Xuan Zhong
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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García Ruiz de Gordejuela A, Ibarzabal Olano A, Petrola Chacón CG, González López Ó. Obesity related pathophysiological aspects favouring Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Cir Esp 2023; 101 Suppl 4:S3-S7. [PMID: 37979938 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a complex entity and one of the most frequents in general population. Association of GERD with obesity is clearly defined from an epidemiological point of view, where up to 40% of patients with overweight and obesity present reflux. Most of the risk factors associated to GERD are shared and especially frequent in patients with obesity. The pathophysiology that explain this correlation is complex and multifactorial, and includes both aspects related to physiology of motility, and anatomic changes. The malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter, the greater transdiaphragmatic pressure gradient, pathological accumulation of fat and the high rate of hiatal hernia that comes with overweight will be the main factors that explain this correlation. Other factor like pathological eating habits or obesity related diseases have also an important role. In summary, it is the sum of the factors more than just one of them what would explain the pathophysiology of GERD in obese population.
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- Amador García Ruiz de Gordejuela
- Unidad de Cirugía Endocrina, Bariátrica y Metabólica, Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Gastrointestinal, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Cirugía Endocrina, Bariátrica y Metabólica, Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Cirugía Endocrina, Bariátrica y Metabólica, Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Barba Orozco E, Ezquerra Duran A. Study of gastroesophageal reflux. Interpretation of functional tests in the obese patient. Cir Esp 2023; 101 Suppl 4:S8-S18. [PMID: 37979941 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2023.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Overweight and obesity are a public health problem and in 1997 obesity was recognized as a global epidemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Overweight and obesity affect almost 60% of adults and one in three children in Europe according to the most recent WHO report. Objectively, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as the presence of characteristic esophageal mucosal damage assessed by endoscopy and/or the demonstra-tion of pathological acid exposure by reflux monitoring studies. The prevalence of GERD is increased in obese patients In overweight and obese patients, the clinical symptoms of GERD are especially present in the supine position and this correlates with more frequent episodes of nocturnal reflux in the 24-h pH monitoring, there is also an increase in the number of refluxes with content acid. In the population with symptoms, digestive endoscopy detects data of erosive esophagitis in 50% of patients, while 24-h pH-impedanciometry diagnoses 92% of patients with non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) The presence of persistent GERD in the mucosa affects esophageal motility and patients may develop ineffective esophageal motility-type disorders, so we will review the interpre-tation of the functional tests that determine motility, which is esophageal manometry, and those that determine reflux gastroesophageal, acid and non-acid, which is the pH measure-ment with or without 24-h impedanciometry.
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- Elizabeth Barba Orozco
- Gastroenterology Department, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Unit, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Gastroenterology Department, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Unit, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Yang Y, Lin JR, Li YQ, Wei YS, Duan ZJ. Effect of Body Weight and Obesity on Esophageal Function. Physiol Res 2023; 72:525-537. [PMID: 37795895 PMCID: PMC10634559 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.935067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The incidence of obesity in the population is gradually increasing. Obesity can cause a variety of complications in the digestive system such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, and impacts the integrity of the esophageal mucosal barrier and esophageal motility. However, not many studies have focused on the effect of varying degrees of obesity on the esophagus. A total of 611 participants were included in this study. We divided them into three groups according to their body mass index (BMI): the normal weight group, the overweight group, and the obesity group. We performed a retrospective comparison between groups based on indicators from high resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) and 24-hour pH impedance monitoring, and did a correlation analysis on multiple indicators such as esophageal mucosal barrier, esophageal motility, and acid reflux. The mean nocturnal baseline impedance (MNBI) in the overweight and obesity groups was lower than that in the normal group. The MNBI of the subjects in Z5-Z6 channels in the overweight group was significantly lower than that in the normal group. With respect to Z3-Z6 channels, MNBI values in the obesity group were significantly lower than those in the normal group. 'The acid exposure time (AET), the DeMeester scores (DMS) and 24-hour total reflux episodes was significantly higher in the obesity group than those in the normal and overweight groups. The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) residual pressure, and intrabolus pressure (IBP) in the overweight and obesity groups were significantly higher than those in the normal group. In addition, lower esophageal sphincter (LES) resting pressure, and esophagogastric junction contractile integral (EGJ-CI) in the obesity group were significantly higher than those in the normal group. We found that increase in body weight affected the integrity of esophageal mucosa, and different degrees of increase associated with different degrees and different aspects of changes in esophageal motility.
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- Y Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, China
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Masood M, Low D, Deal SB, Kozarek RA. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Obesity: Bariatric Surgery as Both the Cause and the Cure in the Morbidly Obese Population. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5543. [PMID: 37685616 PMCID: PMC10488124 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, highly prevalent condition in the United States. GERD can significantly impact quality of life and lead to complications including aspiration pneumonia, esophageal stricture, Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal cancer. Obesity is a risk factor for GERD, which often improves with weight loss and bariatric surgery. Though the incidence of bariatric surgery, in particular, minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy, has risen in recent years, emerging data has revealed that the severity or new onset of GERD may follow bariatric surgery. We performed a literature review to provide a detailed analysis of GERD with an emphasis on bariatric surgery as both the cure and the cause for GERD in the morbidly obese population. We also describe the pathophysiological mechanisms, management approach and treatment strategies of GERD following bariatric surgery.
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- Muaaz Masood
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, Center for Weight Management, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
- Center for Interventional Immunology, Benaroya Research Institute, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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Felsenreich DM, Zach ML, Vock N, Jedamzik J, Eichelter J, Mairinger M, Gensthaler L, Nixdorf L, Richwien P, Bichler C, Kristo I, Langer FB, Prager G. Esophageal function and non-acid reflux evaluated by impedance-24 h-pH-metry, high-resolution manometry, and gastroscopy after one-anastomosis gastric bypass-outcomes of a prospective mid-term study. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:3832-3841. [PMID: 36693919 PMCID: PMC10156623 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09857-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) is the third most common bariatric operation for patients with obesity worldwide. One concern about OAGB is the presence of acid and non-acid reflux in a mid- and long-term follow-up. The aim of this study was to objectively evaluate reflux and esophagus motility by comparing preoperative and postoperative mid-term outcomes. SETTING Cross-sectional study; University-hospital based. METHODS This study includes primary OAGB patients (preoperative gastroscopy, high-resolution manometry (HRM), and impedance-24 h-pH-metry) operated at Medical University of Vienna before 31st December 2017. After a mean follow-up of 5.1 ± 2.3 years, these examinations were repeated. In addition, history of weight, remission of associated medical problems (AMP), and quality of life (QOL) were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 21 patients were included in this study and went through all examinations. Preoperative weight was 124.4 ± 17.3 kg with a BMI of 44.7 ± 5.6 kg/m2, total weight loss after 5.1 ± 2.3 years was 34.4 ± 8.3%. In addition, remission of AMP and QOL outcomes were very satisfactory in this study. In gastroscopy, anastomositis, esophagitis, Barrett´s esophagus, and bile in the pouch were found in: 38.1%, 28.3%, 9.5%, and 42.9%. Results of HRM of the lower esophageal sphincter pressure were 28.0 ± 15.6 mmHg, which are unchanged compared to preoperative values. Nevertheless, in the impedance-24 h-pH-metry, acid exposure time and DeMeester score decreased significantly to 1.2 ± 1.2% (p = 0.004) and 7.5 ± 8.9 (p = 0.017). Further, the total number of refluxes were equal to preoperative; however, the decreased acid refluxes were replaced by non-acid refluxes. CONCLUSION This study has shown decreased rates of acid reflux and increased non-acid reflux after a mid-term outcome of primary OAGB patients. Gastroscopy showed signs of chronic irritation of the gastrojejunostomy, pouch, and distal esophagus, even in asymptomatic patients. Follow-up gastroscopies in OAGB patients after 5 years may be considered.
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- D M Felsenreich
- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, Vienna, 1090, Austria.
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Di Capua F, Cesana GC, Uccelli M, De Carli SM, Giorgi R, Ferrari D, Olmi S. Sleeve Gastrectomy with Rossetti Fundoplication Increases Lower Esophageal Sphincter Tone Preventing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: High-Resolution Manometry Assessment. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:44-51. [PMID: 35675688 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is associated with the long-term development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Recent studies on LSG with fundoplication showed a lower rate of postoperative GERD than LSG alone; however, there is a lack of objective instrumental data in the literature. This study aimed to evaluate whether and how fundoplication associated with Sleeve Gastrectomy affects the esophagogastric physiology. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study included 20 patients with morbid obesity, GERD, and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) hypotonia. All the patients underwent LSG with Rossetti fundoplication. High-resolution manometry was performed pre- and postoperatively. All the patients completed the 6 months follow-up. Results: The fundoplication increased LES tone in all patients. The increase in the LES tone was statistically significant (330% increase). The integrated relaxation pressure and the distal contractile integral both increased accordingly, indicating an increased esophageal effort to pass through the modified esophagogastric junction. Conclusion: Rossetti fundoplication associated with LSG increased LES tone and decreased the chance of developing long-term GERD after LSG.
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- Francesco Di Capua
- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General Surgery Residency Program, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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Preoperative high-resolution esophageal manometry and postoperative symptoms in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 18:85-94. [PMID: 34756565 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The increasing incidence of obesity has led to a rise in bariatric surgeries. Obesity can be associated with various gastrointestinal symptoms as well as abnormal findings on high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM). Bariatric procedures have variable effects on esophageal function and may contribute to postoperative symptoms. Preoperative HRM is not performed routinely on patients undergoing bariatric surgery but may identify patients likely to experience postoperative esophageal symptoms via delineation of structural or functional abnormalities. OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether prebariatric surgery HRM could predict persistent or de novo postoperative esophageal symptoms. SETTING Academic tertiary care hospital, United States. METHODS Retrospective data were collected for 20 patients undergoing HRM and 100 controls 18 years and older from May 2012 to May 2015. Propensity score matching was performed to adjust for baseline differences between the 2 groups. Preoperative and postoperative esophageal symptoms (reflux, dysphagia, nausea/vomiting, bloating, fullness, early satiety, pain, and intolerance) were compared between HRM and control patients, and associations among HRM findings, Chicago Classification, and symptoms were analyzed. All included patients had follow-up beyond 3 months postoperatively. Data were analyzed with 2-tailed Fisher's exact test, Wilcoxon rank-sum test, and odds ratio. RESULTS Compared to controls, patients undergoing preoperative HRM had a higher rate of postoperative chronic intolerance (25% versus 8%, P = .041). This difference was not observed in propensity score matching analysis. Identification of elevated integrated relaxation pressure and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction predicted chronic intolerance (odds ratio = 21.0; 95% confidence interval: 1.40-314; P = .027 for each). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative HRM abnormalities were associated with postoperative symptoms in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. HRM can identify patients who are more likely to experience postoperative esophageal symptoms and may aid in discussion of suitability for surgery and selection of bariatric intervention.
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Chen G, Liu W, Liao W, Song L, Yang P, Zhang X. An epidemiological survey of gastroesophageal reflux disease at the digestive endoscopy center in Guangzhou. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 278:4901-4908. [PMID: 34291347 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-06999-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the detection rates, common symptoms and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) at the digestive endoscopy center. METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional survey conducted at three hospitals and a total of 565 eligible participants were enrolled. All the patients completed routine ENT examination, gastroscopy, gastroesophageal reflux questionnaire (GerdQ), reflux symptom index (RSI) and a self-designed 25-item symptoms table survey. RESULTS Among the 565 eligible participants, the detection rates of GERD and LPRD were 18.41% (104/565) and 9.91% (56/565), respectively. The detection rate of GERD combined with LPRD was 3.19% (18/565). Among GERD and LPRD patients, males (vs. females), middle-aged and elderly patients (vs. young people), BMI ≥ 24.0 kg/m2 (vs. BMI < 24.0 kg/m2), with current smoking history (vs. no smoking), and current drinking history (vs. no drinking), lying down immediately after meal (vs. no lying down immediately after meal) were significantly higher (all p < 0.05). The most common extraesophageal symptoms in patients with GERD were dry mouth (66.35%), globus sensation (56.73%), dry throat and pharyngeal itching (55.77%). The most common extraesophageal symptoms in patients with LPRD were globus sensation (91.07%), dry throat and pharyngeal itching (83.93%), and dry mouth (82.14%). CONCLUSION GERD and LPRD had a high detection rate at the digestive endoscopy center in Guangzhou, China. Older age, BMI ≥ 24.0 kg/m2, smoking and drinking history were risk factors for both GERD and LPRD. Neither GerdQ nor RSI scores included common extraesophageal symptoms.
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- Gui Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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Aleman R, Lo Menzo E, Szomstein S, Rosenthal RJ. De novo gastroesophageal reflux disease esophageal surgery in bariatrics: a literature review and analysis of the current treatment options. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:899. [PMID: 34164533 PMCID: PMC8184411 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-5890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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With the exponential increase of worldwide obesity, the number of bariatric surgery (BaS) procedures have equally risen. The surgical management of obesity has been widely established as the standard of care for sustained weight reduction, resolution, and improvement of associated comorbidities. However, BaS itself can have postoperative deleterious effects, including de novo gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and upper gastrointestinal motility disorders. The modified anatomy resulting from BaS, due to either a restrictive or hypoabsorptive component, gives this disorder a multifactorial etiology. The overall management of de novo GERD should focus on three primordial approaches: Non-surgical, endoluminal, and surgical. Even in the absence of de novo GERD following primary or secondary BaS, said disorder should be closely monitored and therapy should be catered in a case-by-case approach. Consequently, treatment strategies have been developed on this principle as to adequately resolve de novo GERD. Despite the presence of multiple and suitable treatment modalities, the operating surgeon should perform them in the best interest of the patient. Short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes should be taken into consideration prior to proceed with any type of preferred management option. This article herein presents an update on the surgical management of de novo GERD following BaS and current practical innovations.
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- Rene Aleman
- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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Achem SR, Vazquez-Elizondo G, Fass R. Jackhammer Esophagus: Current Concepts and Dilemmas. J Clin Gastroenterol 2021; 55:369-379. [PMID: 33337637 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Jackhammer esophagus (JE) is a recently recognized esophageal motility disorder that is characterized by hypercontractile peristalsis. More than 500 cases have been reported in the literature. Among patients referred for esophageal motility disorders, the prevalence of JE ranges from 0.42% to 9%, with most series describing a prevalence of 2% to 4%. Most cases are women (60.5%). The mean reported age of patients with JE is 65.2 years, and patients commonly have dysphagia (62.8%). Reflux symptoms occur in ∼40% of patients, and chest pain affects more than one-third of patients (36.4%). JE is a heterogenous disorder that is associated with several conditions, including obesity, opioid use, lung transplantation, eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus, neoplasia, and systemic diseases. The cause and pathogenesis remain unknown, but several observations suggest that it is the result of multiple conditions that likely precipitate increased excitation and abnormal inhibition of neuromuscular function. The natural course of JE also is unknown, but progression to achalasia has been observed in a few patients. Treatment is challenging, in part because of the insufficient understanding of the disorder's underlying mechanisms. Various therapeutic modalities have been used, ranging from observation only to pharmacologic and endoscopic interventions (eg, botulinum toxin injection) to peroral endoscopic myotomy. Treatment efficacy remains largely anecdotal and insufficiently studied.
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- Sami R Achem
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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Erosive Esophagitis and Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients with Morbid Obesity with and without Type 2 Diabetes: a Cross-sectional Study. Obes Surg 2021; 30:2667-2675. [PMID: 32193740 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04545-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the general population, but the relationship between these conditions in candidates for bariatric surgery is uncertain. We compared the prevalence of GERD and the association between GERD symptoms and esophagitis among bariatric candidates with and without T2DM. METHODS Cross-sectional study of baseline data from the Oseberg study in Norway. Both groups underwent gastroduodenoscopy and completed validated questionnaires: Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire. Participants with T2DM underwent 24-h pH-metry. RESULTS A total of 124 patients with T2DM, 81 women, mean (SD) age 48.6 (9.4) years and BMI 42.3 (5.5) kg/m2, and 64 patients without T2DM, 46 women, age 43.0 (11.0) years and BMI 43.0 (5.0) kg/m2, were included. The proportions of patients reporting GERD-symptoms were low (< 29%) and did not differ significantly between groups, while the proportions of patients with esophagitis were high both in the T2DM and non-T2DM group, 58% versus 47%, p = 0.16. The majority of patients with esophagitis did not have GERD-symptoms (68-80%). Further, 55% of the patients with T2DM had pathologic acid reflux. Among these, 71% also had erosive esophagitis, whereof 67% were asymptomatic. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of GERD was similar in bariatric patients with or without T2DM, and the proportion of patients with asymptomatic GERD was high independent of the presence or absence of T2DM. Accordingly, GERD may be underdiagnosed in patients not undergoing a preoperative endoscopy or acid reflux assessment. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trials.gov number NCT01778738.
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Schoppmann SF. [Alternative Surgical Anti-Reflux Procedures]. Zentralbl Chir 2021; 146:210-214. [PMID: 33851383 DOI: 10.1055/a-1369-9732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Patient satisfaction when treated with acid-suppressing medication for chronic GERD disease is less than 70%. Surgical standardisation, centralisation, improved awareness of patient selection and new surgical methods have stimulated interest in surgical reflux therapy in recent years. Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) seems to be a safe alternative to laparoscopic fundoplication, with reported complication rates of 0.1% and reoperation rates of 3.4% and is also effective (GERD-HRQL improvement from 19.9 to 4.1, p = 0.001 as well PPI cessation and pH normalisation in 79 and 89% of patients, respectively). Electric sphincter augmentation shows promising short-term results in small patient cohorts (92% symptomatic improvement). However, randomised controlled studies comparing these new techniques to the "gold standard" of laparoscopic fundoplication are still missing.
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Yen HH, Tseng PH, Shih MC, Yang PJ, Lin MT, Lee PC. Derangement of esophageal anatomy and motility in morbidly obese patients: a prospective study based on high-resolution impedance manometry. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:2006-2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Wahba G, Bouin M. Jackhammer esophagus: A meta-analysis of patient demographics, disease presentation, high-resolution manometry data, and treatment outcomes. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2020; 32:e13870. [PMID: 32406556 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Jackhammer esophagus (JE) is a newly described esophageal motility disorder. However, there are limited data on JE and this entity remains misunderstood. METHODS We performed a systematic review of clinical series on JE through MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Data from included studies were then extracted, and random-effects meta-analyses were performed. RESULTS Thirty-eight studies met inclusion criteria. The pooled prevalence of JE was 1.97% [95% CI: 1.39%-2.78%] among patients referred for high-resolution manometry (HRM). The mean age at diagnosis was 60.8 years [95% CI: 57.1-64.4] and 65% [95% CI: 58%-72%] of patients were female. JE was significantly more prevalent in postlung transplant patients and morbidly obese patients undergoing HRM (23.99% [95% CI: 9.00%-38.97%] and 5.18% [95% CI: 1.76%-14.3%] respectively). Dysphagia was the most common presentation of JE (64% [95% CI: 52%-77%]) followed by gastroesophageal reflux disease (46% [95% CI: 26%-67%]). The pooled mean distal contractile integral (DCI) of all standard HRM swallows was 9249 mm Hg·s·cm [95% CI: 7834-10 663], and the pooled mean integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) was 13.9 mm Hg [95% CI: 8.2-19.7]. Overall, 73.6% [95% CI: 64.0%-83.1%] of JE patients who underwent treatment achieved clinical symptom improvement (79% [95% CI: 74%-85%] for endoscopic treatment and 63% [95% CI: 47%-79%] for medical treatment). The pooled clinical success rate of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) specifically was 82% [95% CI: 75%-90%]. CONCLUSIONS JE is a new motility disorder most commonly presenting with dysphagia. High clinical suspicion is important because the diagnosis can only be made through HRM.
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- George Wahba
- Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada
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Philonenko S, Roman S, Zerbib F, Gourcerol G, Gault N, Ropert A, Bruley des Varannes S, Barret M, Vitton V, Bouchoucha M, Billard N, Gorbatchef C, Duboc H, Coffin B. Jackhammer esophagus: Clinical presentation, manometric diagnosis, and therapeutic results-Results from a multicenter French cohort. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2020; 32:e13918. [PMID: 32510747 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Jackhammer esophagus (JE) is a hypercontractile esophageal motor disorder defined by at least two swallows with a distal contractile integral (DCI) >8000 mm Hg.s.cm during high-resolution manometry (HRM). The relationship between symptoms and hypercontractility and the response to therapies have been poorly evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical presentation, manometric diagnosis, and therapeutic results in a large cohort of JE patients. METHODS Patients with JE diagnosed among the HRM tests performed in nine academic French centers from 01/01/2010 to 08/31/2016 were included. Patient charts were reviewed to collect clinical and therapeutic data. RESULTS Among the 16 264 HRM tests performed during this period, 227 patients (60.8 ± 13.8 years, 151 male) had JE (1.7%). Dysphagia was the most frequent symptom (74.6%), followed by regurgitation (37.1%) and chest pain (36.6%); 4.7% of the patients were asymptomatic. The diagnostic workup was heterogeneous, and only a minority of patients had esophageal biopsies. None of the individual symptoms were significantly associated with any of the manometric parameters defined, except for dysphagia, which was significantly associated with the mean of all DCIs >8000 mm Hg.s.cm (P = .04). Additionally, the number of symptoms was not associated with any manometric parameter. Medical treatment and endoscopic treatments had poor efficacy and a high relapse rate. CONCLUSION Jackhammer esophagus is a rare motility disorder. Diagnostic workup is heterogeneous and should be standardized. Symptoms are poorly associated with manometric parameters. The medical treatments and endoscopic therapies currently used are inefficient.
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- Sara Philonenko
- Gastroenterology Unit, AP-HP Hôpital Louis Mourier, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Digestive Physiology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon I University, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology Department, CHU de Bordeaux, INSERM CIC 1401, Centre Medico-chirurgical Magellan, Hôpital Haut-Lévêque, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistic and Clinical Research Department, INSERM CIC-EC 1425, AP-HP Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Hôpital Pontchaillou, Rennes, France
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistic and Clinical Research Department, INSERM CIC-EC 1425, AP-HP Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, AP-HP Hôpital Louis Mourier, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, AP-HP Hôpital Louis Mourier, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, AP-HP Hôpital Louis Mourier, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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Su H, Ge H, Liu H, Jiang G, Shi S, Xu G, Zhang N, Wu J. High-resolution manometry in the upright position could improve the manometric evaluation of morbidly obese patients with esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2020; 32:e13924. [PMID: 32599674 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) detected by manometry in the supine position is prevalent in patients with morbid obesity, but not all EGJOOs are clinically significant. We investigated whether including upright swallows during high-resolution manometry (HRM) could help identify non-clinically significant EGJOO in patients with morbid obesity. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of consecutive morbidly obese patients diagnosed with EGJOO by HRM from July 2012 through July 2018. The HRM protocol included 10 supine and five upright 5-mL water swallows. Endoscopy, esophagram, and computed tomography were performed to identify whether the patients should be diagnosed as having clinically significant EGJOO. KEY RESULTS A total of 230 patients with morbid obesity underwent HRM in the supine position during the study period. Fifty (21.7%) patients were diagnosed with EGJOO, among which 32 completed HRM both in the supine and upright positions. Only 8/32 patients were diagnosed with EGJOO in an upright position. Fewer artifacts were displayed in esophageal pressure topography in the upright position. None of the 32 patients could be diagnosed as clinically significant EGJOO based on all the examinations. Median esophageal gastric junction pressure, integrated relaxation pressure, and distal contractile integral were higher, and median distal latency was longer in the supine position compared with the upright position (all P < .05). CONCLUSIONS AND INFERENCES Esophagus manometry in the upright position could reduce EGJOO overdiagnosis in patients with morbid obesity. Prolongation of the HRM study with some swallows in the upright position could be recommended in obese patients.
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- Hui Su
- Department of Gastroenterology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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Kristo I, Paireder M, Jomrich G, Felsenreich DM, Fischer M, Hennerbichler FP, Langer FB, Prager G, Schoppmann SF. Silent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients with Morbid Obesity Prior to Primary Metabolic Surgery. Obes Surg 2020; 30:4885-4891. [PMID: 32910407 PMCID: PMC7719109 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04959-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Purpose Long-term follow-up after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) revealed a high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) frequently caused by preoperative silent pathologic reflux. We aimed to evaluate prevalence and phenotypes of GERD in asymptomatic patients with morbid obesity prior to metabolic surgery according to modern objective testing. Material and Methods Prospective collection of data including consecutive patients with morbid obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2) prior to metabolic surgery was applied for this study between 2014 and 2019. Patients underwent clinical examinations, endoscopy, pH metry, and high-resolution manometry and were analyzed according to the Lyon consensus. Results Of 1379 patients undergoing metabolic surgery, 177 (12.8%, females = 105) asymptomatic individuals with a median age of 42.6 (33.8; 51.6) years and a median BMI of 44.6 (41.3; 50.8) kg/m2 completed objective testing and were included during the study period. GERD was diagnosed in 55 (31.1%), whereas criteria of borderline GERD were met in another 78 (44.1%). GERD was mediated by a structural defective lower esophageal sphincter (p = 0.004) and highlighted by acidic (p = 0.004) and non-acidic (p = 0.022) reflux episodes. Esophageal motility disorders were diagnosed in 35.6% (n = 63) of individuals with a novel hypercontractile disorder found in 7.9% (n = 14) of patients. Conclusion GERD affects a majority of asymptomatic patients with morbid obesity prior to primary bariatric surgery. Future longitudinal trials will have to reveal the clinical significance of esophageal motility disorders in patients with morbid obesity.
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- Ivan Kristo
- Department of Surgery, Upper GI Research & Service, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Upper GI Research & Service, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Upper GI Research & Service, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Upper GI Research & Service, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Upper GI Research & Service, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Upper GI Research & Service, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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Felinska E, Billeter A, Nickel F, Contin P, Berlth F, Chand B, Grimminger P, Mikami D, Schoppmann SF, Müller-Stich B. Do we understand the pathophysiology of GERD after sleeve gastrectomy? Ann N Y Acad Sci 2020; 1482:26-35. [PMID: 32893342 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a prevalent problem among obese individuals, is strongly associated with obesity and weight loss. Hence, bariatric surgery effectively improves GERD for many patients. Depending on the type of bariatric procedure, however, surgery can also worsen or even cause a new onset of GERD. As a consequence, GERD remains a relevant problem for many bariatric patients, and especially those who have undergone sleeve gastrectomy (SG). Affected patients report not only a decrease in physical functioning but also suffer from mental and emotional problems, resulting in poorer social functioning. The pathomechanism of GERD after SG is most likely multifactorial and triggered by the interaction of anatomical, physiological, and physical factors. Contributing factors include the shape of the sleeve, the extent of injury to the lower esophageal sphincter, and the presence of hiatal hernia. In order to successfully treat post-sleeve gastrectomy GERD, the cause of the problem must first be identified. Therapeutic approaches include lifestyle changes, medication, interventional treatment, and/or revisional surgery.
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- Eleni Felinska
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Cancer Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, John A. Burton School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Relationship Between Bariatric Surgery and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obes Surg 2020; 29:4105-4113. [PMID: 31630324 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-04218-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between bariatric surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [LSG] and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [LRYGB]) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The number of obese patients with newly onset, worsened, or improved GERD after bariatric surgery in each article were extracted. In the pooled analysis, LSG was associated with a higher risk of GERD than LRYGB (odds ratio [OR] = 5.10, 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.60-7.23, p < 0.001). Compared with LSG, LRYGB had a better effect on GERD (OR = 0.19, 95% CI 0.12-0.30, p < 0.001). LRYGB was more effective for treating GERD in obese patients than LSG and the incidence of newly onset GERD after LRYGB was lower.
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Petrucciani N, Sebastianelli L, Frey S, Iannelli A. From Nissen Fundoplication to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass to Treat Both GERD and Morbid Obesity. Obes Surg 2019; 30:790-792. [DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-04271-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Friedman DT, Duffy AJ. Outcomes of routine upper gastrointestinal series screening and surveillance after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:2178-2183. [PMID: 31346752 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07005-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal dilatation and dysmotility are known complications of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB), but their incidence varies widely in the literature. There are no formal recommendations guiding surveillance for these potentially underdiagnosed pathologies. This study demonstrates the utility and outcomes of a yearly upper gastrointestinal series screening protocol to detect and manage esophageal dysfunction after LAGB. METHODS We reviewed charts for all patients presenting for an outpatient surgical encounter related to LAGB between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2017. Exclusion criteria included failure to undergo UGIS 6 months or more after band placement, or having undergone band placement in combination with another bariatric procedure. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize demographics, imaging findings and surgical outcomes. All imaging classifications were based on final radiologist report. Means were compared using a Student's t test. RESULTS A total of 322 records were reviewed with 39 patients excluded; 31 without UGIS and 8 with concomitant gastric bypass. 85% were female with an average age of 50 years. 66.8% identified as white or Caucasian with 24.7% black/African-American. Greater than 75% of the cohort had at least 5-year follow-up interval. UGIS was performed for symptoms in 66.1% and for routine screening in 33.9%. Of asymptomatic patients, 47.9% demonstrated esophageal dilatation or dysmotility on UGIS, similar to 51.3% of symptomatic patients. 96.8% of all patients went on to band removal. Sixty-four patients had repeat UGIS an average of 8 months following band removal, of which 40.6% were persistently abnormal. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of esophageal pathology was significantly higher than most reported series, as was the number of patients with persistently abnormal UGIS despite band removal. The data supports our policy of yearly UGIS for all post-LAGB patients, with strong recommendation for band removal if esophageal dilatation or dysmotility is found.
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- Danielle T Friedman
- Department of Surgery, Gastrointestinal Section, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Building 1, 2N25, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Gastrointestinal Section, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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