Erschienen in:
20.12.2019 | Brief Communication
Anatomical Configuration of the Stomach Post-Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)—What Are the Sutures Doing?
verfasst von:
Thomas M. Runge, Juliana Yang, Lea Fayad, Mohamad I. Itani, Margo Dunlap, Kristen Koller, Gerard E. Mullin, Cem Simsek, Dilhana Badurdeen, Anthony N. Kalloo, Mouen A. Khashab, Vivek Kumhbari
Erschienen in:
Obesity Surgery
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Ausgabe 5/2020
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Abstract
Introduction and Aim
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a procedure in which endoscopically placed sutures involute the stomach and promote weight loss. There is limited data on the durability of these sutures.
Patients and Methods
This was a single center series of 5 patients who underwent ESG performed by a single endoscopist. Patients underwent repeat endoscopy for different clinical indications.
Results
ESGs were successfully reversed at 3 weeks and 1 month following index ESG without significant fibrosis or scaring. At 8 and 14 months, a few sutures had dehisced though there were extensive areas of fibrosis. By 2 years, most of the sutures had dehisced; however, the gastric volume remained reduced.
Conclusion
This case series offers an intriguing evaluation of the anatomical changes induced by ESG.