15 Years after Sleeve Gastrectomy: Gastroscopies, Manometries and 24h pH-metries in a Long-term Follow-up – A Multicenter Study

CONCLUSION: Fifteen years after primary SG, objective testing has shown that GERD, esophagitis, and Barrett´s esophag us are major issues for these patients. Surveillance endoscopies at five-year intervals in all SG patients and three-year intervals in patients with Barrett´s esophagus are recommended.
Source: Obesity Facts - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research