Reflux, Sleeve Dilation, and Barrett ’s Esophagus after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Long-Term Follow-Up

ConclusionsThis study shows a high incidence of Barrett ’s esophagus and hiatal hernias at more than 10 years after SG. Its results therefore suggest maintaining pre-existing large hiatal hernia, GERD, and Barrett’s esophagus as relative contraindications to SG. The limitations of this study—its small sample size as well as the fact that it was ba sed on early experience with SG—make drawing any general conclusions about this procedure difficult.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research