Small intestinal interventions including barriers, duodenal mucosal resurfacing, and other small bowel strategies

Bariatric surgery has revolutionized obesity treatment. There remains, however, a large demand for less invasive and potentially cheaper or even reversible procedures that impart a similar effect on obesity and its ′ related co-morbidities. Endoluminal Bariatric Therapies (EBT), such as endoluminal sleeves or barriers, duodenal mucosal resurfacing technology, and magnetic anastomoses may emerge to fill this gap. To date their safety profiles and the reported success with regards to both weight loss and diabe tes control have proven favorable, yet need to be further studied prior to widespread adoption.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research