Obesity Therapy
Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity therapy
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, April 24th, 2006
Study 1: Laparoscopic gastric banding does not affect esophageal motility in the short-term.
According to recent research from the Netherlands, "Alterations in esophageal motility may occur after placement of an adjustable gastric band as treatment for morbid obesity, near the gastro-esophageal junction. It causes an outlet obstruction, especially during follow-up after the band is filled. 29 morbidly obese patients underwent conventional manometry preoperatively, 6 weeks postoperatively before and after filling the band and at 6 months postoperatively. A...
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