Role of routine upper endoscopy before bariatric surgery in the Middle East population: a review of 1278 patients

Conclusion Routine endoscopy seems to play an important part in the preoperative preparation of patients planned for bariatric surgery in the Middle East population. Further studies or meta-analysis could help in building up clear solid evidence and guidelines that could be approved by international bariatric associations with regard to indications for preoperative upper endoscopy in bariatric patients. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - October 8, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Abou Hussein, Bassem Khammas, Ali Shokr, Mariam Majid, Maiyasa Sandal, Mariam Awadhi, Sameer Al Mazrouei, Alya Al Badri, Faisal Tags: Original article Source Type: research