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Zimmermann CJ, Kuchta K, Amundson JR, VanDruff VN, Joseph S, Che S, Hedberg HM, Ujiki M. Personalized anti-reflux surgery: connecting GERD phenotypes in 690 patients to outcomes. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:3273-3278. [PMID: 38658390 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10756-4] [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: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Anti-reflux operations are effective treatments for GERD. Despite standardized surgical techniques, variability in post-operative outcomes persists. Most patients with GERD possess one or more characteristics that augment their disease and may affect post-operative outcomes-a GERD "phenotype". We sought to define these phenotypes and to compare their post-operative outcomes. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of a prospective gastroesophageal database at our institution, selecting all patients who underwent an anti-reflux procedure for GERD. Patients were grouped into different phenotypes based on the presence of four characteristics known to play a role in GERD: hiatal or paraesophageal hernia (PEH), hypotensive LES, esophageal dysmotility, delayed gastric emptying (DGE), and obesity. Patient-reported outcomes (GERD-HRQL, dysphagia, and reflux symptom index (RSI) scores) were compared across phenotypes using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test. RESULTS 690 patients underwent an anti-reflux procedure between 2008 and 2022. Most patients underwent a Nissen fundoplication (302, 54%), followed by a Toupet or Dor fundoplication (205, 37%). Twelve distinct phenotypes emerged. Non-obese patients with normal esophageal motility, normotensive LES, no DGE, with a PEH represented the most common phenotype (134, 24%). The phenotype with the best post-operative GERD-HRQL scores at one year was defined by obesity, hypotensive LES, and PEH, while the phenotype with the worst scores was defined by obesity, ineffective motility, and PEH (1.5 ± 2.4 vs 9.8 ± 11.4, p = 0.010). There was no statistically significant difference in GERD-HRQL, dysphagia, or RSI scores between phenotypes after five years. CONCLUSIONS We have identified distinct phenotypes based on common GERD-associated patient characteristics. With further study these phenotypes may aid surgeons in prognosticating outcomes to individual patients considering an anti-reflux procedure.
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- Christopher J Zimmermann
- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, GCSI Suite B665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
- Surgery, UCHealth Northern Colorado, Fort Collins, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, GCSI Suite B665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, GCSI Suite B665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, GCSI Suite B665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, GCSI Suite B665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, GCSI Suite B665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA
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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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Vakil N. Developments in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease over the Last 40 Years. Dig Dis 2023; 42:127-136. [PMID: 37778332 DOI: 10.1159/000533901] [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: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The last 40 years have seen a remarkable change in our understanding of reflux disease. SUMMARY These changes encompass disease definition and impact, pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, regulatory oversight of clinical trials, pharmacotherapy, endoscopic, and surgical treatment. We have also seen a number of promising therapies fail. KEY MESSAGES The future holds the promise of further advances. Adaptive artificial intelligence will take over diagnostics in manometry and pH impedance testing and patient-driven outcomes may be changed by interactions with artificial intelligence rather than humans. Changes in chip technology will allow higher resolution chips to be carried on smaller devices making extra-esophageal areas where reflux may play a role more accessible to prolonged observation and testing.
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- Nimish Vakil
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Herdiana Y. Chitosan Nanoparticles for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3485. [PMID: 37631542 PMCID: PMC10460071 DOI: 10.3390/polym15163485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic ailment that results from the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing heartburn and acid regurgitation. This review explores nanotechnology as a novel treatment approach for GERD. Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) offer several advantages, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and targeted drug delivery capabilities. CSNPs have been extensively studied due to their ability to encapsulate and release medications in a controlled manner. Different nanoparticle (NP) delivery systems, including gels, microspheres, and coatings, have been developed to enhance drug retention, drug targeting, and controlled release in the esophagus. These nanoparticles can target specific molecular pathways associated with acid regulation, esophageal tissue protection, and inflammation modulation. However, the optimization of nanoparticle formulations faces challenges, including ensuring stability, scalability, and regulatory compliance. The future may see CSNPs combined with other treatments like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or mucosal protectants for a synergistic therapeutic approach. Thus, CSNPs provide exciting opportunities for novel GERD treatment strategies.
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- Yedi Herdiana
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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Nagy A, Szűcs KF, Grosz G, Süle M, Fekete F, Karoliny A, Borsos M, Papp Z, Vigh D, Gáspár R. Prediction of gastroesophageal reflux episodes by smooth muscle electromyography: A translational study in rats and adolescents. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18859. [PMID: 37609397 PMCID: PMC10440461 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18859] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Aims Our aim was to measure the myoelectric modifications during gastric acid secretion along with the gastric pH in a rat model and to detect the gastrointestinal (GI) myoelectric changes in adolescents suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) along with the esophageal pH measurement. Main methods In anesthetized rats, gastric acid secretion was initiated with intragastric histamine (50 mg/kg), and gastric pH, GI myoelectric activity and mechanical GI contractions were measured with intragastric pH electrode, subcutaneously implanted smooth muscle electromyography (SMEMG) electrodes and organ implanted strain gauges, respectively. In the clinical study, esophageal pH and GI myoelectric activity were measured in adolescents suffering from GERD with intraesophageal pH electrode and SMEMG electrodes placed on the abdominal surface, respectively. The SMEMG records were analyzed by fast Fourier transformation (FFT) and power spectrum density maximum (PsDmax) values were calculated for the GI segments. Key findings In rats, histamine initiated an immediate increase in gastric PsDmax, which preceded the significant reduction in gastric pH by 75 min. The myoelectric change was independent of mechanical GI contractions. In adolescents, the GERD episodes were preceded by a significant increase in gastric PsDmax 45 min earlier. These changes were independent of motion or meals. Significance Increased gastric myoelectric activity during histamine stimulation or GERD might be linked to the enhanced activity of the gastric proton pump, indicating a link between gastric acid secretion and GERD episodes. It is supposed that SMEMG might be a tool for predicting forthcoming reflux episodes in GERD.
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- Anikó Nagy
- Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Albert-Szent-Györgyi Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heim Pal National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Albert-Szent-Györgyi Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Albert-Szent-Györgyi Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Xu J, Wijenayaka S, Avci R, Cheng LK, Du P. Reconstruction of the human lower esophageal sphincter based on ultra-mill imaging for biomechanical analysis. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1128903. [PMID: 37546538 PMCID: PMC10399694 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1128903] [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: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Introduction: The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) controls the passage into the stomach and prevents reflex of contents into the esophagus. Dysfunctions of this region typically involves impairment of muscular function, leading to diseases including gastro-esophageal reflux disease and achalasia. The main objective of this study was to develop a finite element model from a unique human LES dataset reconstructed from an ultra-mill imaging setup, and then to investigate the effect of anatomical characteristics on intraluminal pressures. Methods: A pipeline was developed to generate a mesh from a set of input images, which were extracted from a unique ultra-mill sectioned human LES. A total of 216 nodal points with cubic Hermite basis function was allocated to reconstruct the LES, including the longitudinal and circumferential muscles. The resultant LES mesh was used in biomechanical simulations, utilizing a previously developed LES mathematical model based on the Visible Human data to calculate intraluminal pressures. Anatomical and functional comparisons were made between the Ultra-mill and Visible human models. Results: Overall, the Ultra-mill model contained lower cavity (1,796 vs. 5,400 mm3) and muscle (1,548 vs. 15,700 mm3) volumes than the Visible Human model. The Ultra-mill model also developed a higher basal pressure (13.8 vs. 14.7 mmHg) and magnitude of pressure (19.8 vs. 18.9 mmHg) during contraction. Out of all the geometric transformations (i.e., uniform enlargement of volume, lengthening along the center-axis, dilation of the diameter, and increasing muscle thickness), the muscle volume was found to be the main contributor of basal and magnitude of pressures. Increases in length also caused proportional increases to pressures, while dilation of diameter had a less influential reverse effect. Discussion: The findings provide information on interindividual variability in LES pressure and demonstrates that anatomy has a large influence on pressures. This model forms the basis of more complex simulations involving food bolus transport and predicting LES dysfunctions.
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Buchanan ME, Fishman EK, Azadi JR. CT Evaluation of the Esophagus: The Role of CT Imaging and CT Imaging Findings in Diagnosing Esophageal Abnormalities. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2023; 52:289-299. [PMID: 37045693 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Esophageal disorders are commonly encountered by radiologists on computed tomography. Characteristic computed tomography findings of various esophageal pathologies have been extensively described and are important for the radiologist to know to facilitate accurate and timely diagnosis. Esophageal disorders can be broadly classified as infectious and inflammatory, congenital/structural, or neoplastic. This paper reviews the most common presentations of various esophageal pathologies within each classification.
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- Mary E Buchanan
- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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Qi M, Zhou Y, Zhou YX, Fang SQ. Progress in research of pathogenesis of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2022; 30:769-774. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v30.i17.769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (rGERD) is a common clinical disease with many pathogenic factors, complex mechanisms, and increasing incidence. At present, scholars believe that the pathogenesis of rGERD is closely related to intra- and extra-esophageal factors. Elucidating the mechanism of rGERD can contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. This paper summarizes the current progress in the research of the pathogenesis of rGERD, and puts forward our own thoughts and prospects for the disease, in order to provide ideas for the in-depth study of the pathogenesis of rGERD.
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- Mei Qi
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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Zhu J, Wu L, Chen G, Zhao X, Chen W, Dong Z, Chen X, Hu S, Xie X, Wang C, Wang H, Yang W. Preoperative reflux or regurgitation symptoms are independent predictors of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a propensity score matching analysis. Obes Surg 2022; 32:819-828. [PMID: 35088249 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05859-z] [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: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is common side effect after gastrointestinal surgery. It causses discomfort, increase risk of incision disruption, bleeding and airway blockage. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and severity of PONV and determine whether preoperative reflux or regurgitation symptoms influence PONV in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. METHODS Patients with obesity underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) in our center between January 2016 and December 2018 were divided into PONV and NoPONV group and analyzed retrospectively. PONV and postoperative pain visual analogue scale (VAS) were analyzed after surgery. A 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) method was performed, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors for PONV. RESULTS There were 483 patients enrolled, with a mean age of 30.19 ± 9.96 years, and 134 pairs of matched patients were selected from PONV group and NoPONV group after PSM. PONV occurred in 288 (59.6%) patients after bariatric surgery (77.4% after LSG vs 21.5% after LRYGB, p < 0.001). In PONV group, 210 (72.9%) were female, preoperative reflux or regurgitation symptoms were 128 (33.6%). Multivariable analysis found that preoperative reflux or regurgitation symptoms were independent risk factors for PONV after LSG, with an OR of 2.78 (95% CI: 1.12-6.93, p = 0.028). CONCLUSIONS Incidence of PONV after bariatric surgery is high. For the first time, this study valued preoperative reflux or regurgitation symptoms as risk factors that may promote PONV after bariatric surgery. Patients with preoperative symptoms undergoing LSG have a higher risk of PONV, so these patients should be carefully evaluated for the feasibility of LSG before surgery.
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- Jie Zhu
- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Fifth People's Hospital of Yibin, No. 113 Jiaotong Street, Yibin, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China. .,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China. .,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, China. .,Joint Institute of Metabolic Medicine Between State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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