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Bjerkan KK, Sandvik J, Nymo S, Johnsen G, Hyldmo ÅA, Kulseng BE, Salater S, Høydal KL, Hoff DAL. Postbariatric hypoglycemia, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass explored by continuous glucose monitoring. Obes Res Clin Pract 2024; 18:9-14. [PMID: 38402034 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2024.02.004] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Abdominal pain and postbariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) are common after bariatric surgery. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the potential relationship between abdominal pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and PBH more than a decade after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and whether continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with dietary intervention has an educational role in reducing symptoms. SUBJECTS At two public hospitals in Norway (one University Hospital) 22 of 46 invited patients who reported abdominal pain more than weekly took part. Recruited from a prospective follow-up study of 546 patients 14.5 years after RYGB. METHODS They used a CGM for two 14-day periods, with a dietary intervention between periods. The Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) and the Dumping Severity Score (DSS) questionnaires were completed at the start and end of the study. RESULTS The 22 women had preoperative age 39.6 ± 7.7 years and body mass index (BMI) 42.0 ± 4.0 kg/m2, present age 54.6 ± 7.7 years and BMI 29.8 ± 4.8 kg/m2. The total GSRS score and DSS of early dumping decreased after the diet intervention. The number of events with Level 1 (<3.9 mmol/L) or Level 2 (<3.0 mmol/L) hypoglycemia did not change in the second period. Half of the patients had fewer, three had unchanged, and eight had more frequent events with Level 1 hypoglycemia after the intervention. Ten patients had Level 2 hypoglycemia. CONCLUSION Though inconclusive findings, a personalized dietary intervention reduces GSRS. This intervention was accompanied by lower mean absolute glucose in patients with recurrent abdominal pain after bariatric surgery. However, further studies are needed to explore the benefits of CGM in this setting.
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- Kirsti K Bjerkan
- Faculty of Social Science and History, Volda University College, Volda, Norway; Department of Surgery, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Ålesund, Norway.
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- Department of Surgery, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Ålesund, Norway; Centre for Obesity Research, Clinic of Surgery, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Centre for Obesity Research, Clinic of Surgery, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Clinic of Surgery, Namsos Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Clinic of Surgery, St.Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Centre for Obesity Research, Clinic of Surgery, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Clinical Studies, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Centre for Obesity Research, Clinic of Surgery, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Arts and Physical Education, Volda University College, Volda, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Clinical Studies, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Ålesund, Norway; Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Ålesund, Norway
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Zaigham H, Ekelund M, Regnér S. Long-Term Follow-up and Risk of Recurrence of Internal Herniation after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2311-2316. [PMID: 37266865 PMCID: PMC10344975 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06653-9] [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: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Internal herniation (IH) is the most common complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB). Although primary closure has reduced the incidence, recurrences are a continued problem. This study aimed to investigate long-term follow-up and recurrence risk of IH surgery. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of laparoscopic RYGB operated patients operated for a first IH between April 2012 and April 2015 at Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, Sweden. Status of primary closure of mesenteric gaps, time since RYGB, and findings at IH surgery were retrieved from medical records. Follow-up until December 31st, 2019, included recurrences of IH, number of computed tomography (CT) scans, emergency visits, readmissions, and other acute surgeries. RESULTS IH (n = 44) occurred almost equally in Petersen's space (n = 24) and beneath the jejunojejunostomy (n = 20). Long-term follow-up (median 75 months) of 43 patients registered an IH recurrence rate of 14% (n = 6). All recurrences occurred in the other mesenteric gap. One patient suffered a third IH, and one patient had four IH events. During follow-up, 56% (n = 24) had ER visits for abdominal pain, 47% (n = 20) had ≥ 1 abdominal CT scan, and 40% (n = 17) were readmitted. A third of readmitted (6/17) patients suffered a recurrence of internal herniation. Two other patients were readmitted ≥ 10 times for chronic abdominal pain. CONCLUSION Surgery for IH had a low risk of recurrence at the treated mesenteric gap, but a 14% recurrence risk at the other mesenteric gap, emphasizing the importance of carefully investigating weaknesses or gaps at the other mesenteric defect during surgery for IH.
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- Hassan Zaigham
- Surgery Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
- Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Surgery Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Surgery Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Robin L, Gaujoux S, Genser L. Complete MESH migration into the jejuno-jejunal anastomosis following ventral hernia repair and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:768-769. [PMID: 36048572 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Lea Robin
- Sorbonne Université, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Department of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, liver transplantation, Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Department of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, liver transplantation, Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Department of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, liver transplantation, Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOMics) Research Unit, Paris, France
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Ghandour B, Keane MG, Shinn B, Dawod QM, Fansa S, El Chafic AH, Irani SS, Pawa R, Gutta A, Ichkhanian Y, Paranandi B, Pawa S, Al-Haddad MA, Zuchelli T, Huggett MT, Sharaiha RZ, Kowalski TE, Khashab MA, Shrigiriwar A, Zhang L, Mony S, Khan A, Loren DE, Chiang A, Schlachterman A, Kumar A, Saab O, Blake B, Obri MS. Factors predictive of persistent fistulas in EUS-directed transgastric ERCP: a multicenter matched case-control study. Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 97:260-267. [PMID: 36228699 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS EUS-directed transgastric ERCP (EDGE) is an established method for managing pancreaticobiliary pathology in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients, with high rates of technical success and low rates of serious adverse events (AEs). However, widespread adoption of the technique has been limited because of concerns about the development of persistent gastrogastric or jejunogastric fistulas. Gastrogastric and jejunogastric fistulas have been reported in up to 20% of cases in some series, but predictive risk factors and long-term management and outcomes are lacking. Therefore, our aims were to assess factors associated with the development of persistent fistulas and the technical success of endoscopic fistula closure. METHODS This is a case-control study involving 9 centers (8 USA, 1 Europe) from February 2015 to September 2021. Cases of persistent fistulas were defined as endoscopic or imaging evidence of fistula more than 8 weeks after lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) removal. Control subjects were defined as endoscopic or imaging confirmation of no fistula more than 8 weeks after LAMS removal. AEs were defined and graded according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy lexicon. RESULTS Twenty-five patients identified to have evidence of a persistent fistula on follow-up surveillance (cases) were matched with 50 patients with no evidence of a persistent fistula on follow-up surveillance (control subjects) based on age and sex. Mean LAMS dwell time was 74.7 ± 106.2 days. After LAMS removal, argon plasma coagulation (APC) ablation of the fistula was performed in 46 patients (61.3%). Primary closure of the fistula was performed in 26.7% of patients (20: endoscopic suturing in 17, endoscopic tacking in 2, and over-the-scope clips + endoscopic suturing in 1). When comparing cases with control subjects, there was no difference in baseline demographics, fistula site, LAMS size, or primary closure frequency between the 2 groups (P > .05). However, in the persistent fistula group, the mean LAMS dwell time was significantly longer (127 vs 48 days, P = .02) and more patients had ≥5% total body weight gain (33.3% vs 10.3%, P = .03). LAMS dwell time was a significant predictor of persistent fistula (odds ratio, 4.5 after >40 days in situ, P = .01). The odds of developing a persistent fistula increased by 9.5% for every 7 days the LAMS was left in situ. In patients with a persistent fistula, endoscopic closure was attempted in 19 (76%) with successful resolution in 14 (73.7%). CONCLUSIONS Longer LAMS dwell time was found to be associated with a higher risk of persistent fistulas in EDGE patients. APC or primary closure of the fistula on LAMS removal was not found to be protective against developing a persistent fistula, which, if present, can be effectively managed through endoscopic closure in most cases.
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- Bachir Ghandour
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Torensma B, Hany M, Bakker MJS, van Velzen M, in ’t Veld BA, Dahan A, Swank DJ. Cross-sectional E-survey on the Incidence of Pre- and Postoperative Chronic Pain in Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2023; 33:204-210. [PMID: 36344727 PMCID: PMC9834162 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06354-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess the prevalence, incidence, location, and behavior of chronic pre- and postoperative pain in bariatric surgery, and the use of analgesics. METHODS A cross-sectional e-survey was conducted on 3928 post-bariatric patients and four-time points for pain assessment were evaluated: preoperative, on the ward, day 1 at home postoperatively, and present time (at the time of the e-survey). A numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to assess the level of pain (0 to 10). The general incidence of chronic pain was calculated, as also, subgroups were defined as group A (pre and postoperative chronic pain), B (preoperative pain, and no longer postoperative), and C (preoperative painless, postoperative chronic pain). Besides the pain intensity, location of pain, and the use of analgesics were investigated. RESULTS A total of 3279 patients (83.9%) responded to the survey. Preoperative and postoperative chronic pain was found in 343 (10.5%) and 264 (8.1%) patients, respectively. In group A, chronic pain was present in 4.8% of the patients; in group B, it was present in 5.7%; and in group C in 3.3% of the patients. Furthermore, in 4.5% of patients pain was located in the abdomen, which was higher as compared to before surgery (+ 2.3%, p < 0.001). The ORs for present postoperative chronic pain were OR 1.45, 1.7, and 1.71 (p = 0.002, 0.003, 0.003) compared to respectively preoperative chronic pain, pain at the ward, and pain at day 1 after surgery. Among all participants, 4.6% consumed chronic analgesics. Of these, paracetamol was used most frequently (3.8%), followed by tramadol (1.3%) and oxycodone (0.5%). CONCLUSIONS In this e-survey, chronic postoperative abdominal pain was prominent in patients after bariatric surgery. Of patients, 3.3% that were without preoperative chronic pain developed chronic pain after surgery. Opioid consumption in the queried population was relatively low.
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- Bart Torensma
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, the Netherlands ,Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, the Netherlands
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. The Multiple Etiologies of Abdominal Pain Post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Case Series and Review of Management Strategies. Cureus 2023; 15:e34271. [PMID: 36855487 PMCID: PMC9968464 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is one of the most common bariatric surgeries performed and has aided many people with their weight loss efforts. However, manipulating the gastrointestinal anatomy may have numerous consequences. Various complications of RYGB can occur during the early to late post-op periods, and abdominal pain is the most common symptom reported. The etiologies that present as abdominal pain are heterogeneous in anatomical origin, onset, severity, and management; therefore, differentiating diagnoses is crucial. The physical exam, inciting triggers, and alleviating factors can direct diagnostic measures accordingly. Prompt recognition and identification of these patients' underlying causes of abdominal pain are vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Methods can range from conservative management to surgical intervention, depending on the severity of the complication. In this report, we recount the cases of two patients who underwent elective RYGB and presented to the emergency department (ED) months later with abdominal pain. After the labs were taken and diagnostic tests were conducted, it was discovered that both patients had multiple underlying factors that could have contributed to their pain. This study aims to describe the diverse etiologies of abdominal pain encountered in these bariatric patients and explore the appropriate management strategies utilized for each case.
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Zaigham H, Ekelund M, Lee D, Ekberg O, Regnér S. Intussusception After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Correlation Between Radiological and Operative Findings. Obes Surg 2023; 33:475-481. [PMID: 36474098 PMCID: PMC9889503 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06377-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Intussusceptions diagnosed on computed tomography (CT) scans in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients could cause serious small bowel obstruction (SBO) or be an incidental finding. The objective of this study was to correlate radiological findings with clinical outcomes to differentiate intussusceptions requiring emergent surgery for SBO. METHODS A search for acute abdominal CT scans reporting intussusceptions in RYGB patients between 2012 and 2019 at Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden, retrieved 35 scans. These were independently reevaluated by two radiologists for the length and location of the intussusception, whether oral contrast passed through, proximal bowel dilatation, and signs of internal herniation. Clinical outcome in terms of emergency surgery and the diagnosis was determined through chart review. RESULTS Out of 35 acute patients, 9 patients required emergency surgery within 24 h. Intussusception caused SBO in five patients, and one patient had an internal herniation, while three patients had unremarkable findings. Eight patients were evaluated for intermittent pain with five unremarkable laparoscopies, while 18 patients had intussusceptions as incidental findings. Intussusception length on CT as measured by radiologists O.E. and D.L. predicted acute bowel obstruction (p = .014 and p < .001). A 100 mm threshold predicted bowel obstruction with a sensitivity of 80% and 100% and a specificity of 93% and 86% by radiologists O.E. and D.L., respectively. Proximal bowel dilatation predicted SBOs of any cause as well as SBO caused by an intussusception (all p < .05). CONCLUSION Intussusception length > 100 mm on CT in RYGB patients is an easy and valuable sign indicating SBO that may require emergent surgery.
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- Hassan Zaigham
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Section of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Section of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Section of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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De Simone B, Chouillard E, Ramos AC, Donatelli G, Pintar T, Gupta R, Renzi F, Mahawar K, Madhok B, Maccatrozzo S, Abu-Zidan FM, E Moore E, Weber DG, Coccolini F, Di Saverio S, Kirkpatrick A, Shelat VG, Amico F, Pikoulis E, Ceresoli M, Galante JM, Wani I, De' Angelis N, Hecker A, Sganga G, Tan E, Balogh ZJ, Bala M, Coimbra R, Damaskos D, Ansaloni L, Sartelli M, Pararas N, Kluger Y, Chahine E, Agnoletti V, Fraga G, Biffl WL, Catena F. Operative management of acute abdomen after bariatric surgery in the emergency setting: the OBA guidelines. World J Emerg Surg 2022; 17:51. [PMID: 36167572 PMCID: PMC9516804 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-022-00452-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients presenting with acute abdominal pain that occurs after months or years following bariatric surgery may present for assessment and management in the local emergency units. Due to the large variety of surgical bariatric techniques, emergency surgeons have to be aware of the main functional outcomes and long-term surgical complications following the most performed bariatric surgical procedures. The purpose of these evidence-based guidelines is to present a consensus position from members of the WSES in collaboration with IFSO bariatric experienced surgeons, on the management of acute abdomen after bariatric surgery focusing on long-term complications in patients who have undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. METHOD A working group of experienced general, acute care, and bariatric surgeons was created to carry out a systematic review of the literature following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and to answer the PICO questions formulated after the Operative management in bariatric acute abdomen survey. The literature search was limited to late/long-term complications following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. CONCLUSIONS The acute abdomen after bariatric surgery is a common cause of admission in emergency departments. Knowledge of the most common late/long-term complications (> 4 weeks after surgical procedure) following sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and their anatomy leads to a focused management in the emergency setting with good outcomes and decreased morbidity and mortality rates. A close collaboration between emergency surgeons, radiologists, endoscopists, and anesthesiologists is mandatory in the management of this group of patients in the emergency setting.
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- Belinda De Simone
- Department of Emergency, Digestive and Metabolic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye Hospitals, Poissy-Ile de France, France.
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- Department of Emergency, Digestive and Metabolic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye Hospitals, Poissy-Ile de France, France
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- GastroObesoCenter Institute for Metabolic Optimization, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Interventional Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Hôpital Privé Des Peupliers, Paris, France
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Ljubljana University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162, Milano, Milan, Italy
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- South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland, UK
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- East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Istituto Di Cura Beato Matteo, Vigevano, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Denver Health System - Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Madonna Del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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- Department of General, Acute Care, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, and Trauma Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, John Hunter Hospital and The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, MSW, Australia
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- 3Rd Department of Surgery, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece
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- General Surgery, Monza University Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- University of California, Davis 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Government Gousia Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive Et Hépato-Bilio-Pancréatique - DMU CARE, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Paris, France
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Unit, Hadassah - Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Pavia University Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, Italy
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- 3Rd Department of Surgery, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece
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- Division of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Emergency, Digestive and Metabolic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye Hospitals, Poissy-Ile de France, France
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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The Diagnostic Accuracy of Abdominal Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Internal Herniation Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2022; 275:856-863. [PMID: 35129527 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the diagnostic accuracy of abdominal computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing internal herniation (IH) following Rouxen-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA IH is one of the most important and challenging complications following RYGB. Therefore, early and adequate diagnosis of IH is necessary. Currently, exploratory surgery is considered the gold standard in diagnosing IH. Although CT scans are frequently being used, the true diagnostic accuracy in diagnosing IH remains unclear. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were systematically searched for relevant articles describing the diagnostic accuracy of abdominal CT in diagnosing IH after RYGB. Data were extracted, recalculated, and pooled to report on the overall diagnostic accuracy of CT in diagnosing IH, and the diagnostic accuracy of specific radiological signs. RESULTS A total of 20 studies describing 1637 patients were included. seventeen studies provided data regarding the overall diagnostic accuracy: pooled sensitivity of 82.0%, specificity of 84.8%, positive predictive value of 82.7%, and negative predictive value of 85.8% were calculated. Eleven studies reported on specific CT signs and their diagnostic accuracy. The radiological signs with the highest sensitivity were the signs of venous congestion, swirl, and mesenteric oedema (sensitivity of 78.7%, 77.8%, and 67.2%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis demonstrates that CT is a reliable imaging modality for the detection of IH. Therefore, abdominal CT imaging should be added to the diagnostic work-up for RYGB patients who present themselves with abdominal pain suggestive of IH to improve patient selection for explorative surgery.
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Hedberg S, Xiao Y, Klasson A, Maleckas A, Wirén M, Thorell A, Laurenius A, Engström M, Olbers T. The Jejunojejunostomy: an Achilles Heel of the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Construction. Obes Surg 2021; 31:5141-5147. [PMID: 34480331 PMCID: PMC8595153 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05686-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has for long been the gold standard technique in bariatric surgery, especially in the Scandinavian countries. In a tertiary hospital setting, we observed an increasing number of patients with postprandial abdominal pain and nausea, often associated with complex hypoglycemia. OBJECTIVES The present study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns, patient characteristics, and clinical outcomes after surgical revision of dysfunctional RYGB at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. METHODS This cohort study included patients with RYGB who underwent revision of the jejunojejunostomy (JJ) after 2013. Information was obtained by reviewing medical records and performing complementary interviews. RESULTS Laparoscopic revisional surgery was performed in 115 cases with either adhesiolysis or total revision of the JJ (mean age 41 years, range 19-67 years; 90% women). The median time to assessment after the last revision was 33 months (range 12-75 months). Forty-four (38%) patients reported that they were symptom-free long-term after the intervention, and 32 (28%) patients experienced an improvement in the symptoms that were the indication for revision. However, 31 (27%) patients reported no long-term improvement, and half of them (n = 16) subsequently had a reversal of the anatomy. Eight (7%) patients were lost to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Dysfunction of the JJ appears to be a relatively common cause of postprandial pain and nausea after ante-colic/ante-gastric RYGB. Most patients with symptoms of dysfunction experienced partial or total relief following revisional surgery, but a substantial minority had persistent problems, with one in five eventually undergoing reversal of the anatomy.
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- Suzanne Hedberg
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Linköping, Norrköping, Sweden
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A prospective longitudinal study of chronic abdominal pain and symptoms after sleeve gastrectomy. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:2054-2064. [PMID: 34518144 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is widely applied. Few studies have evaluated patient-reported abdominal symptoms after SG. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of chronic abdominal pain (CAP) and symptom characteristics after SG. SETTING Oslo University Hospital and Voss Hospital. METHODS We performed a longitudinal prospective cohort study of patients operated on with SG at two tertiary referral centers. For broad assessments of abdominal pain and symptoms, consultations were performed and questionnaires retrieved before and 2 years after SG. The definition of CAP or recurrent abdominal pain lasting for more than 3 months was sustained. Preoperative predictors of CAP were explored. RESULTS Of 249 patients at baseline, 207 (83.1%) had follow-up consultations. Mean preoperative body mass index was 43.9 (6.0) kg/m2, and 181 patients (72.7%) were female. Total weight loss was 31.9% (10.4%). CAP was reported in 32 of 223 patients (14.3%) before and in 50 of 186 patients (26.9%) after SG (P =.002). All mean gastrointestinal symptoms rating scale questionnaire scores increased after SG, and they were higher in patients with CAP. Symptoms of depression decreased but were more prevalent in patients with CAP at follow-up. Most quality-of-life scores increased after SG. However, patients with CAP had lower scores (except for physical functioning). Preoperative bothersome Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale reflux symptoms, study center, and younger age seemed to predict CAP after SG. CONCLUSION The prevalence of patient-reported CAP increased after SG. Patients reporting CAP had reduced quality-of-life scores.
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Self-Reported Gastrointestinal Symptoms Two To Four Years After Bariatric Surgery. A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obes Surg 2021; 31:4338-4346. [PMID: 34374930 PMCID: PMC8458174 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05605-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are efficient methods for weight loss (WL) and WL maintenance in severe obesity. However, the knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms after surgery is limited. This study aimed to compare the severity of GI symptoms, pain, and self-rated health 2 to 4 years after RYGBP and LSG surgery. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, RYGBP and LSG patients answered a questionnaire including the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), questions from the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and self-rated health (SRH). RESULTS A total of 172/303 (57%) responded, RYGBP (n=73) and LSG (n=99). The mean age was 45.3 (SD 11.1) years (74% females). There was no evidence of a difference in total GSRS scores between the surgical methods (p=0.638). There were higher scores of reflux symptoms in LSG vs. RYGBP (both median 1, 75-percentile 2.5 vs. 1.0, p <0.001) and higher consumption of acid-reducing medication after LSG (32% vs. 12%, p <0.001). Pain scores were low in both groups; however, average abdominal pain was higher for RYGBP, median 2 (IQR 0-4) vs. median 1 (IQR 0-3) for LSG (p = 0.025). There was no significant difference in SRH. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing RYGBP and LSG surgery reported similar total GSRS scores and low pain scores 2 to 4 years after surgery. However, reflux symptoms and use of acid-reducing medication occurred more frequently after LSG surgery, while abdominal pain was more frequent in RYGBP surgery. These findings are important for surgical decision-making and follow-up.
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Kumbhari V, le Roux CW, Cohen RV. Endoscopic Evaluation and Management of Late Complications After Bariatric Surgery: a Narrative Review. Obes Surg 2021; 31:4624-4633. [PMID: 34331187 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05603-7] [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: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Despite ongoing evolution in technique and a low mortality rate, clinicians may care for patients who suffer late complications (> 90 days of surgery) after bariatric surgery. Endoscopic techniques are used to identify and manage many of the late complications of the two most commonly performed bariatric surgeries: sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Stenosis at the incisura angularis and gastroesophageal reflux disease may occur in patients who have undergone a sleeve gastrectomy. Patients who underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass can suffer marginal ulceration, gastrojejunal anastomotic stricture, and gastro-gastric fistula. Clinicians may also encounter biliary pathologies such as choledocholithiasis, chronic abdominal pain, and weight regain. This narrative review provides an update on the endoscopic evaluation and management of patients with late complications after sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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- Vivek Kumbhari
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Johns Hopkins University, 1800 Orleans St, Suite 7125B, Baltimore, MD, USA. .,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 1800 Orleans St, Suite 7125B, Florida, FL, USA.
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- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Center for the Treatment of Obesity and Diabetes, Hospital Oswaldo Cruz, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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van Olst N, van Rijswijk AS, Mikdad S, Schoonmade LJ, van de Laar AW, Acherman YIZ, Bruin SC, van der Peet DL, de Brauw LM. Long-term Emergency Department Visits and Readmissions After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Systematic Review. Obes Surg 2021; 31:2380-2390. [PMID: 33813682 PMCID: PMC8113200 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05286-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE There is considerable evidence on short-term outcomes after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), but data on long-term outcome is scarce, especially on postoperative emergency department (ED) visits and readmissions. We aim to systematically review evidence on the incidence, indications, and risk factors of ED visits and readmissions beyond 30 days after LRYGB. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Embase.com , Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO was performed. All studies reporting ED visits and readmissions > 30 days after LRYGB, with ≥ 50 patients, were included. PRISMA statement was used and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for quality assessment. RESULTS Twenty articles were included. Six studies reported on ED visits (n = 2818) and 19 on readmissions (n = 276,543). The rate of patients with an ED visit within 90 days after surgery ranged from 3.9 to 32.6%. ED visits at 1, 2, and 3 years occurred in 25.6%, 30.0%, and 31.1% of patients. Readmissions within 90 days and at 1-year follow-up ranged from 4.1 to 20.5% and 4.75 to 16.6%, respectively. Readmission was 29% at 2 years and 23.9% at 4.2 years of follow-up. The most common reason for ED visits and readmissions was abdominal pain. CONCLUSION Emergency department visits and readmissions have been reported in up to almost one in three patients on the long-term after LRYGB. Both are mainly indicated for abdominal pain. The report on indications and risk factors is very concise. A better understanding of ED visits and readmissions after LRYGB is warranted to improve long-term care, in particular for patients with abdominal pains.
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- N van Olst
- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, P.O. Box 7057, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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Zaigham H, Olsson Regnér Å, Ekelund M, Regnér S. The role of citrulline, intestinal fatty acid-binding protein, and D-dimer as potential biomarkers in the diagnosis of internal herniation after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1704-1712. [PMID: 34167910 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.05.028] [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: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diagnosing internal herniation (IH) in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients with acute abdominal pain poses a diagnostic challenge. Diagnostic laparoscopy is often required for a definitive diagnosis. We hypothesized that intestinal ischemia biomarkers would aid in the diagnosing of IH. OBJECTIVES To explore intestinal ischemia biomarkers in diagnosing IH. SETTING University Hospital, Sweden. METHODS Prospective inclusion of 46 RYGB patients admitted for acute abdominal pain between June 2015 and December 2017. Blood samples for analysis of citrulline, intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP), and D-dimer were drawn <72 hours from admission and compared between patients with IH (n = 8), small bowel obstruction (SBO) (n = 5), other specified diagnoses (n = 12), or unspecified abdominal pain (n = 21). Levels of white blood cell count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), and lactate at admission were compared. A prospective pain questionnaire for time of pain onset and level of pain at onset and at admission was analyzed. RESULTS None of the investigated biomarkers differed significantly between diagnosis categories. Most patients with IH had normal CRP, WBC, and D-dimer levels while their lactate levels were significantly lower (P = .029) compared with the rest of the cohort. Neither pain level nor pain duration differed between the groups. CONCLUSION This study shows that citrulline, I-FABP, and D-dimer cannot be used to diagnose IH and indicates that CRP, D-dimer, and lactate are rarely elevated by an IH. Furthermore, pain intensity and duration cannot differentiate patients with IH. A diagnostic laparoscopy remains the gold standard to diagnose and rule out an IH.
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- Hassan Zaigham
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Section of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Section of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Section of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Section of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Vilallonga R, Sanchez-Cordero S, Umpiérrez Mayor N, Molina A, Cirera de Tudela A, Ruiz-Úcar E, Carrasco MA. GERD after Bariatric Surgery. Can We Expect Endoscopic Findings? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57050506. [PMID: 34067532 PMCID: PMC8156378 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57050506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Bariatric surgery remains the gold standard treatment for morbidly obese patients. Roux-en-y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are the most frequently performed surgeries worldwide. Obesity has also been related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The management of a preoperative diagnosis of GERD, with/without hiatal hernia before bariatric surgery, is mandatory. Endoscopy can show abnormal findings that might influence the final type of surgery. The aim of this article is to discuss and review the evidence related to the endoscopic findings after bariatric surgery. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of the literature has been conducted, including all recent articles related to endoscopic findings after bariatric surgery. Our review of the literature has included 140 articles, of which, after final review, only eight were included. The polled articles included discussion of the endoscopy findings after roux-en-y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Results: We found that the specific care of bariatric patients might include an endoscopic diagnosis when GERD symptoms are present. Conclusions: Recent evidence has shown that endoscopic follow-up after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy could be advisable, due to the pathological findings in endoscopic procedures in asymptomatic patients.
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- Ramon Vilallonga
- Endocrine, Metabolic and Bariatric Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Center of Excellence for the EAC-BC, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain;
- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obésité, 83100 Toulon, France
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Igualada University Hospital, Av. Catalunya 11, Igualada, 08700 Barcelona, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; (N.U.M.); (A.C.d.T.); (M.A.C.)
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- UCON, Obesity and Nutrition Surgery Unit, Corachan Clinic, Tres Torres, 7, 08017 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; (N.U.M.); (A.C.d.T.); (M.A.C.)
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- Endocrine, Metabolic and Bariatric Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Fuenlabrada University Hospital, Rey Juan Carlos University, Camino del Molino, 2, 28942 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; (N.U.M.); (A.C.d.T.); (M.A.C.)
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Gastrointestinal quality of life before and short- and long-term after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for severe obesity. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1583-1590. [PMID: 34099420 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.05.019] [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: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Overall quality of life (QoL) is generally improved after bariatric surgery. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including abdominal pain have been reported in up to >30% of patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), and may negatively influence QoL, especially GI-QoL. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the evolution of GI symptoms and GI-QoL short- and long-term after RYGB. SETTING Two public hospitals METHODS: Candidates for bariatric surgery (n = 128, BMI = 44.2 ± 7.4) or patients who had undergone RYGB 2-4 years (n = 161, BMI = 29.3 ± 15.9) and 5-10 years (n = 121, BMI = 31.3 ± 6.5) before were invited to complete a questionnaire combining 3 validated questionnaires (GIQLI, GSRS, and PCS) specifically designed to evaluate GI-QoL. Scores were compared between the preoperative, early, and late postoperative periods. RESULTS The GIQLI score improved from 88.1 before surgery to 118.6 (P < .0001) and 109.7 (P < .0001) in the early and late postoperative periods respectively. GSRS score improved from 15.6 to 10.1 (P = .0001) and 12.8 (P = .012), and PCS-score improved from 19 to 4.5 (P = .0001) and 8.3 (P = .0001), respectively. The GI subscore of the GIQLI improved from 57.4 to 62.1 (P = .007) in the early period but was not significantly different in the late period (59.3 versus 57.4, P = .3). The psychological impact of GI symptoms decreased at both postoperative time points. CONCLUSION GI-QoL is markedly improved after RYGB, and this improvement persists up to 10 years. GI symptoms decrease early after surgery and do not worsen in the longer term. Their psychological impact is markedly reduced.
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Gautron L. The Phantom Satiation Hypothesis of Bariatric Surgery. Front Neurosci 2021; 15:626085. [PMID: 33597843 PMCID: PMC7882491 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.626085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The excitation of vagal mechanoreceptors located in the stomach wall directly contributes to satiation. Thus, a loss of gastric innervation would normally be expected to result in abrogated satiation, hyperphagia, and unwanted weight gain. While Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass (RYGB) inevitably results in gastric denervation, paradoxically, bypassed subjects continue to experience satiation. Inspired by the literature in neurology on phantom limbs, I propose a new hypothesis in which damage to the stomach innervation during RYGB, including its vagal supply, leads to large-scale maladaptive changes in viscerosensory nerves and connected brain circuits. As a result, satiation may continue to arise, sometimes at exaggerated levels, even in subjects with a denervated or truncated stomach. The same maladaptive changes may also contribute to dysautonomia, unexplained pain, and new emotional responses to eating. I further revisit the metabolic benefits of bariatric surgery, with an emphasis on RYGB, in the light of this phantom satiation hypothesis.
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- Laurent Gautron
- Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Hypothalamic Research, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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Abdominal pain after gastric bypass in the acute general surgical care setting. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:2058-2067. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Clinical Presentation in Patients with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg 2020; 31:564-569. [PMID: 33047289 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05032-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is defined by an increased number of bacteria measured via exhaled hydrogen and/or methane gas following the ingestion of glucose. This condition is prevalent following abdominal surgery, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), and associated with a variety of non-specific abdominal symptoms, often requiring an extensive diagnostic work-up. AIM To assess the frequency that individuals with RYGB anatomy are diagnosed with SIBO and if they are more likely to report specific gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms compared to individuals with native anatomy. METHODS This large matched cohort study evaluated patients with GI symptoms who underwent a glucose breath test (GBT) for SIBO evaluation, utilizing 1:2 matching between RYGB and native anatomy. Patients with positive GBT were included in univariate and multivariate analyses to distinguish the presence of ten specific GI symptoms between RYGB and native anatomy. RESULTS A total of 17,973 patients were included, where 271 patients with RYGB were matched to 573 patients with native anatomy that underwent GBT. Patients with RYGB anatomy and a positive GBT (199; 73.4%) as compared to those with native anatomy and a positive GBT (209; 36%) more often reported nausea, vomiting, bloating, and diarrhea. There were no differences between the two groups in the report of heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, gas, or constipation. CONCLUSIONS SIBO is common in patients with RYGB and more commonly report nausea, vomiting, bloating, and diarrhea. The results of this study suggest that the report of these symptoms in RYGB should prompt early evaluation for SIBO.
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Zhao J, Samaan JS, Toubat O, Samakar K. Laparoscopy as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modality for Chronic Abdominal Pain of Unknown Etiology: A Literature Review. J Surg Res 2020; 252:222-230. [PMID: 32289579 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.03.013] [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: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Investigate the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of laparoscopy in the management of patients with chronic abdominal pain of unknown origin. METHODS Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, and SCOPUS databases were queried to identify relevant published studies. Data on the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of laparoscopy were abstracted and summarized. RESULTS Laparoscopy achieved a diagnosis in 65% to 94% of patients with chronic abdominal pain of unknown origin. Common intraoperative findings included adhesions, chronic appendicitis, hernias, and enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes. These findings corresponded with the therapeutic procedures that were performed, including laparoscopic adhesiolysis, appendectomy, and hernia repair. Therapeutic utility of laparoscopy based on pain relief, patient satisfaction, and quality of life ranged from 63% to 94%. CONCLUSIONS Based on current available evidence, diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) is a safe and effective method for identifying organic causes of chronic abdominal pain. Laparoscopic treatment also resulted in substantial pain relief for a majority of patients. However, the efficacy of laparoscopic adhesiolysis remains controversial. We would recommend the use of DL as an early diagnostic tool, but more robust studies are needed to establish the breadth of its therapeutic utility in clinical practice.
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- Jasmine Zhao
- Division of Upper GI and General Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Upper GI and General Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Upper GI and General Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
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Kvalem IL, Bårdstu S, Bergh I, Nordvik T, Sogg S, Mala T. Associations between perceived somatic symptoms and mental health after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a 3-year prospective cohort study. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:626-632. [PMID: 32007433 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Attention to and interpretation of symptoms are influenced by psychologic and contextual factors. Preoperative anxiety, and to some extent depression, has been found to predict the perceived impact of somatic symptoms 1 year after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Postoperative changes in negative affect may possibly both influence and be influenced by the perception of somatic symptoms. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore whether preoperative anxiety and depressive symptoms correlated with perceived impact of somatic symptoms 3 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Second, we aimed to examine the 3-year trajectory of depressive and anxiety symptoms, and their interaction with perceived somatic symptoms postoperatively. SETTING University hospital. METHODS Presurgery, 1-, and 3-year postsurgery data were collected from 169 participants (62.4% follow-up). Anxiety and depressive symptoms were assessed at all time points. The participants reported the degree of perceived impact of various somatic symptoms 1 and 3 years after surgery. A cross-lagged, autoregressive regression analysis was employed to examine the mutual interaction of trajectories over the follow-up period. RESULTS Fatigue (30.8%) and dumping (23.7%) were common high-impact symptoms 3 years postoperatively. Higher baseline anxiety was associated with higher impact of fatigue, pain, and diarrhea, while depressive mood was related to higher impact of diarrhea at 3-year follow-up. Higher anxiety/depression symptoms were bidirectionally related to higher perceived total symptom impact at both 1 and 3 years postoperatively, controlling for percent total weight loss. Higher perceived impact of somatic symptom burden at 1 year after surgery predicted a significant increase in depressive symptoms the next 2 years. CONCLUSION Baseline anxiety was associated with higher perceived impact of several somatic symptoms 3 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Higher total symptom burden (pain, fatigue, dumping, diarrhea, and vomiting) at 1 year after surgery predicted increase in depression over the next 2 years. The results underscore the importance of managing somatic symptoms after surgery to prevent patients' distress.
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- The Office of Children, Youth, and Family Affairs, Oslo, Norway
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, and Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medisin, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Simoni AH, Ladebo L, Christrup LL, Drewes AM, Johnsen SP, Olesen AE. Chronic abdominal pain and persistent opioid use after bariatric surgery. Scand J Pain 2019; 20:239-251. [DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2019-0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background and aims
Bariatric surgery remains a mainstay for treatment of morbid obesity. However, long-term adverse outcomes include chronic abdominal pain and persistent opioid use. The aim of this review was to assess the existing data on prevalence, possible mechanisms, risk factors, and outcomes regarding chronic abdominal pain and persistent opioid use after bariatric surgery.
Methods
PubMed was screened for relevant literature focusing on chronic abdominal pain, persistent opioid use and pharmacokinetic alterations of opioids after bariatric surgery. Relevant papers were cross-referenced to identify publications possibly not located during the ordinary screening.
Results
Evidence regarding general chronic pain status after bariatric surgery is sparse. However, our literature review revealed that abdominal pain was the most prevalent complication to bariatric surgery, presented in 3–61% of subjects with health care contacts or readmissions 1–5 years after surgery. This could be explained by behavioral, anatomical, and/or functional disorders. Persistent opioid use and doses increased after bariatric surgery, and 4–14% initiated a persistent opioid use 1–7 years after the surgery. Persistent opioid use was associated with severe pain symptoms and was most prevalent among subjects with a lower socioeconomic status. Alteration of absorption and distribution after bariatric surgery may impact opioid effects and increase the risk of adverse events and development of addiction. Changes in absorption have been briefly investigated, but the identified alterations could not be separated from alterations caused solely by excessive weight loss, and medication formulation could influence the findings. Subjects with persistent opioid use after bariatric surgery achieved lower weight loss and less metabolic benefits from the surgery. Thus, remission from comorbidities and cost effectiveness following bariatric surgery may be limited in these subjects.
Conclusions
Pain, especially chronic abdominal, and persistent opioid use were found to be prevalent after bariatric surgery. Physiological, anatomical, and pharmacokinetic changes are likely to play a role. However, the risk factors for occurrence of chronic abdominal pain and persistent opioid use have only been scarcely examined as have the possible impact of pain and persistent opioid use on clinical outcomes, and health-care costs. This makes it difficult to design targeted preventive interventions, which can identify subjects at risk and prevent persistent opioid use after bariatric surgery. Future studies could imply pharmacokinetic-, pharmacodynamics-, and physiological-based modelling of pain treatment. More attention to social, physiologic, and psychological factors may be warranted in order to identify specific risk profiles of subjects considered for bariatric surgery in order to tailor and optimize current treatment recommendations for this population.
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- Amalie H. Simoni
- Danish Center for Clinical Health Service Research (DACS), Department of Clinical Medicine , Aalborg University , Aalborg , Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine , Aalborg University , Aalborg , Denmark
- Mech-Sense, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology , Aalborg University Hospital , Aalborg , Denmark
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- Section of Pharmacotherapy, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology , University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- Mech-Sense, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology , Aalborg University Hospital , Aalborg , Denmark
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- Danish Center for Clinical Health Service Research (DACS), Department of Clinical Medicine , Aalborg University , Aalborg , Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine , Aalborg University , Aalborg , Denmark
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology , Aalborg University Hospital , Gartnerboligen, Ground Floor, Mølleparkvej 8a , 9000 Aalborg , Denmark , Phone: +45 97664376
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Maslin K, James A, Brown A, Bogaerts A, Shawe J. What Is Known About the Nutritional Intake of Women during Pregnancy Following Bariatric Surgery? A Scoping Review. Nutrients 2019; 11:E2116. [PMID: 31492000 PMCID: PMC6770652 DOI: 10.3390/nu11092116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Optimising the diet and weight of women prior to and during pregnancy is of paramount importance to both maternal and offspring health. In women who become pregnant after bariatric surgery, evidence suggests a better overall obstetric outcome in comparison to women with severe obesity managed conservatively. Historically, most studies in this population group have monitored supplement adherence or serum concentrations of micronutrients, rather than dietary intake. The aim of this study was to synthesise current knowledge of the dietary intake of women during pregnancy following bariatric surgery. A systematic search of search engines was conducted using the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane database, Scopus, Trip, NHS Evidence, UK Clinical Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov, Prospero, Epistemonikos and Open Grey. Titles and abstracts were screened independently by two reviewers against predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. After removal of duplicates, 1594 titles were identified, of which 1586 were initially excluded. Following full-text review, four articles were included. In total, across all four studies, data from only 202 bariatric surgery participants were included, the majority of whom had had one type of surgery. Just one study included a control group. Reporting of nutritional outcomes was heterogenous, with none of the studies including complete macro and micronutrient intake results in their articles. An insufficient intake of protein was noted as a concern in two studies and associated with poor fetal growth in one study. Overall, this review has identified a paucity of data about the dietary intake of women during pregnancy after bariatric surgery.
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- Kate Maslin
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, UK.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, UK
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- Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LQ, UK
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- Department Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Research and Innovation in Care (CRIC), University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, UK
- Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LQ, UK
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Laurenius A, Hedberg S, Olbers T. Possible relation between partial small bowel obstruction and severe postprandial reactive hypoglycemia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1024-1028. [PMID: 31101561 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although dietary treatment ameliorates symptoms in most patients with postbariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), there is a subgroup with severe symptoms that do not respond sufficiently to either diet or drugs. A clinical observation showed that those patients additionally experienced postprandial abdominal discomfort or pain. OBJECTIVES This report describes patients with severe PBH following laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass undergoing corrective surgery to alleviate partial small bowel obstruction (kink, adhesions, dysfunctional anastomosis) and the subsequent outcome regarding symptoms of PBH. SETTING Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden. METHODS Retrospective analysis regarding hypoglycemic symptoms from medical records and a complementary telephone interview. RESULTS Out of 80 patients treated for severe PBH at our tertiary academic surgical unit over the last 4 years, 38 underwent corrective surgery (adhesiolysis and/or a reconstructed jejuno-jejunostomy). Out of 21 patients using medications to control hypoglycemia before corrective surgery, 19 (90.5%) discontinued the medication, and 5 of 19 (26%) no longer needed to use a blood glucometer or a continuous glucose monitor. Although patients after surgical correction still could experience PBH, symptoms were less frequent and less severe. Postprandial abdominal symptoms decreased, and patients reported improved eating quality. Patient interviews revealed that 8% became entirely free of PBH symptoms after surgery and 71% experienced significant relief. CONCLUSIONS We propose a possible association between severe hypoglycemic symptoms after laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass and partial small bowel obstruction. Patients with PBH not responding adequately to diet and drug treatment may benefit from assessment and intervention for partial small bowel obstruction.
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- Anna Laurenius
- Department of Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Chahal-Kummen M, Blom-Høgestøl IK, Eribe I, Klungsøyr O, Kristinsson J, Mala T. Abdominal pain and symptoms before and after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. BJS Open 2019; 3:317-326. [PMID: 31183448 PMCID: PMC6551394 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Despite increased emphasis on patient‐reported outcomes, few studies have focused on abdominal pain symptoms before and after Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass (RYGB). The aim of this study was to quantify chronic abdominal pain (CAP) in relation to RYGB. Methods Patients with morbid obesity planned for RYGB were invited to participate at a tertiary referral centre from February 2014 to June 2015. Participants completed a series of seven questionnaires before and 2 years after RYGB. CAP was defined as patient‐reported presence of long‐term or recurrent abdominal pain lasting for more than 3 months. Results A total of 236 patients were included, of whom 209 (88·6 per cent) attended follow‐up. CAP was reported by 28 patients (11·9 per cent) at baseline and 60 (28·7 per cent) at follow‐up (P < 0·001). Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) scores (except reflux scores) and symptoms of anxiety increased from baseline to follow‐up. Most quality of life (QoL) scores (except role emotional, mental health and mental component scores) also increased. At follow‐up, patients with CAP had higher GSRS scores than those without CAP, with large effect sizes for abdominal pain and indigestion syndrome scores. Patients with CAP had more symptoms of anxiety, higher levels of catastrophizing and lower QoL scores. Baseline CAP seemed to predict CAP at follow‐up. Conclusion The prevalence of CAP is higher 2 years after RYGB compared with baseline values.
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- M Chahal-Kummen
- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Department of Biostatistics, Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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Weight loss surgery is the most effective intervention for addressing obesity and related metabolic disorders such as diabetes. We describe common surgical procedures as well as emerging and investigational procedures in terms of their capacity to induce weight reduction and their risk profiles. We then discuss the impact of weight loss surgery on important obesity related disorders including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The question of operative choice is discussed with respect to benefits and risks of common procedures. Reoperative weight loss surgery, an increasingly common element of weight loss surgical practice, is reviewed. We briefly discuss the metabolic mechanism of action of weight loss surgery. Lack of access to and under-utilization of weight loss surgery represent important challenges to adequate obesity treatment, and we review these topics as well.
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- Jacob Nudel
- Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States of America; Institute for Health System Innovation and Policy, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States of America; Department of Surgery, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, United States of America.
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