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Background: The mechanism for weight loss following gastroplasty surgery is unknown. A few studies have checked gastric emptying patterns following gastroplasty, but none have analysed their pattern over time. Methods: Gastric emptying half-time of Tc-99 phytate-labeled semi-solid meal was studied in 23 obese non-diabetic and one diabetic patient (BMI 34.6-55.7). Gastric emptying was measured by gamma...
Background: Long-term changes of gastric mucosa following surgery for morbid obesity have never been studied, to the best of our knowledge. As 31 patients in our series presented with various gastro-intestinal complaints following surgery, we used this opportunity to study mucosal changes. Methods: Thirty-seven gastroscopies were performed on 31 patients, 20 patients following Vertical Banded Gastroplasty...
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