Gastroesophageal Junction and Pylorus Distensibility Before and After Sleeve Gastrectomy-pilot Study with EndoFlip^TM.

ABSTRACT: Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most frequently performed bariatric surgical intervention worldwide. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is frequently observed after SG and is a relevant clinical problem. This prospective study investigated the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and pyloric sphincter by impedance planimetry (EndoFlip^TM) and their association with GERD at a tertiary university hospital center. Between January and December 2018, patients undergoing routine laparoscopic SG had pre-, intra-, and postoperative assessments of the GEJ and pyloric sphincter by EndoFlip^TM. The distensibility index (DI) was measured at different volumes and correlated with GERD (in accordance with the Lyon consensus guidelines). Nine patients were included (median age 48 years,

SUBMITTER: Magyar CTJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10289900 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature