A study analyzed preoperative endoscopic findings in 405 patients undergoing bariatric surgery, revealing chronic superficial gastritis (80.5%) and reflux esophagitis (20.2%) as the most common conditions. Higher rates of reflux esophagitis were associated with older age, male gender, elevated BMI, smoking, and drinking. Risk factors differed by gender, with morbid obesity and H. pylori common in men, while age was the sole factor for women. Routine endoscopy is recommended prior to surgery to enhance patient outcomes.
• Why it matters: Identifying hidden pathologies can improve bariatric surgery outcomes.
Journal Article by Tian P, Fu J (…) Zhang P et 5 al. in BMC Surg
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