Preoperative Upper-GI Endoscopy Prior to Bariatric Surgery: Essential or Optional?
ConclusionPreoperative upper-GI endoscopy identifies a wide range of abnormal endoscopic findings in obese patients, which may have a significant impact on decision-making, particularly regarding the most suitable bariatric procedure and the appropriate follow-up. Therefore, preoperative upper-GI endoscopy should be considered in all obese patients prior to bariatric procedure.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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