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Cornell University, U.S.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass not linked to histologic changes in bypassed segments
September 13th, 2006
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is not associated with gastrin changes and major histologic changes in the bypassed segments. "Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is highly effective for morbid obesity. However, the long-term effects in the bypassed segments are unknown. The aim of this study is to evaluate gastrin and histologic changes in bypassed segments after LRYGBP," investigators in the United States report. "10 50-kg pigs were subjected to LRYGBR Preoperative weight and serum gastrin were compared with similar measures at 6 months postoperatively, when the pigs were euthanized. At necropsy, full-thickness gastric, duodenal,...
Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2006-09-13)
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