Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a seldom encountered yet significant neuropsychiatric ailment resulting from a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1). While commonly linked with chronic alcoholism or insufficient dietary intake, instances of WE …
Over the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in the role of mitochondria in the pathogenesis of metabolic problems such as obesity, metabolic syndrome (MS), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Mitochondrial dysfunction is known to …
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Micaela M. Rossi, Franco J. Signorini, Tomas A. Castillo, María P. Scribano Parada, Federico Moser, Maria dC Baez
In the ongoing search after the ideal metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is gaining popularity worldwide [ 1 ]. The combination of technical simplicity, a high safety index and excellent outcomes make it an …
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Adam Abu-Abeid, Jonathan Benjamin Yuval, Andrei Keidar, Eran Nizri, Guy Lahat, Shai Meron Eldar, the ISMBS collaborative group
Obesity, one of the most common multifactorial chronic diseases, is caused by the interplay of environmental factors with genetic predispositions [ 1 ]. Excessive fat accumulation can impair health indicators and reduce life expectancy and quality …
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is crucial for significant weight reduction and treating obesity-related issues. However, the impact of gastrojejunostomy (GJ) anastomosis diameter on weight loss remains unclear. We investigate this …
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Othman S. Al-Fagih, Sharukh Zuberi, Osamah Niaz, Periyathambi Jambulingam, Douglas Whitelaw, Farhan Rashid, Md Tanveer Adil, Vigyan Jain, Omer Al-Taan, Aruna Munasinghe, Alan Askari, Fahad M. Iqbal
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the preferred surgical procedure for overweight patients, as it has advantages such as being more straightforward, having a low postoperative complication rate, and having a good long-term postoperative …
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Zhonghui Han, Hanlin Tang, Min Hou, Lilian Gao, Zhiyong Dong, Cunchuan Wang, Qingran Lin, Wah Yang, on behalf of Chinese Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Collaborative
One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is a relatively common procedure with effective results in terms of weight loss [ 1 , 2 ]. The treatment of patients with weight regain after OAGB is unclear. Here, we present a case of a conversion of OAGB to …
Three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopy has several advantages in gastrointestinal surgery. This systematic review determined whether similar benefits exist for bariatric surgical procedures by systematically searching the MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus …
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Roberto Peltrini, Maria Danila Esposito, Daniela Pacella, Pietro Calabrese, Antonio Vitiello, Vincenzo Pilone
Bariatric surgery is a therapeutic option that achieves a significant weight loss [ 1 ]. In the initial stage, caloric and protein intake is limited due to the consequences of surgery on the digestive system, resulting in the greatest weight loss …
Obesity has been one of the most common diagnoses in the past few decades, with nearly two in five Americans having an elevated body mass index (BMI) [ 1 ]. BMI was established in 1916, as a metric to assess body fat and disease risk and defines …
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Kaitlyn Dickinson, Pritika Parmar, Amy Beth Reyes, Elijah W. Hale
Bariatric surgery is a practical approach to treating obesity and obesity-related comorbidities [ 1 – 3 ]. However, some patients may experience weight regain [ 4 ], and complications [ 5 , 6 ]. According to previous studies, the average weight …
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Jing Liao, Yue Wen, Yiqiong Yin, Yi Qin, Guixiang Zhang
Obesity continues as a global, largely preventable epidemic which affects over a third of people worldwide [ 1 ]. Multiple associated medical problems impact upon the quality and quantity of life of individuals. Medical management has so far shown …
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Laura Hailstone, David Tovmassian, Chu Luan Nguyen, Pearl Wong, Philip Alexander Le Page, David Martin, Craig Taylor
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective approach for achieving weight loss and resolution of obesity-associated medical problems among patients with obesity [ 1 , 2 ]. As with any surgical procedure, there is the risk of …
verfasst von:
Walid El Ansari, Ayman El-Menyar, Kareem El-Ansari, Abdulla Al-Ansari, Merilyn Lock
