Researchers delved into the post-gastric bypass world, unraveling the mystery of weight regain (WR). Examining 34 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass alumni, they discovered a correlation between the gastojejunal anastomosis (GJA) diameter and WR. However, excluding outliers with GJA over 30 mm nullified the link. The study highlights the potential of visual GJA estimation and emphasizes that more pliable GJAs (with higher distensibility index) in a subset of patients correlate with reduced WR rates, unlocking insights for clinical management pending larger confirmatory studies.
Journal Article by Razzak FA, Kerbage A (…) Dayyeh BA et 7 al. in Obes Surg
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