Preoperative Endoscopic and Radiologic Evaluation of Bariatric Patients: What Do They Add?

ConclusionsPreoperative EGD is abnormal in the majority of patients regardless of their symptoms. EGD is the only modality that can provide tissue sample, which can potentially determine the type of bariatric surgery. Given the low diagnostic accuracy of BS, its routine use can be eliminated.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research