Endoscopic stricturotomy for axis-related gastric outlet obstruction following sleeve gastrectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background and study aims

Axis deviation and helical stricture following sleeve gastrectomy may result in functional gastric outlet obstruction, leading to significant patient morbidity. Conventional endoscopic therapies, such as balloon dilation and self-expandable metal stents (SEMS), have demonstrated limited efficacy and are frequently associated with recurrence and complications. This study aimed to assess clinical outcomes of endoscopic stricturotomy as a minimally invasive technique for managing axis-related stenosis after sleeve gastrectomy.

Patients and methods

This retrospective case series included adult patients (≥ 18 years) who underwent endoscopic stricturotomy for axis-related stenosis at a tertiary academic center from 2019 to 2024. Diagnosis of helical stric

SUBMITTER: Dos Santos LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704506 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature