Sleeve gastrectomy may double the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma in morbidly obese patients.

We read with interest the article “Esophageal adenocarcinoma after sleeve gastrectomy: actual or potential threat? Italian series and literature review” by Genco et al. (1), and we share the concern about the possible increase in incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) after sleeve gastrectomy (SG).

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - February 1, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Francesco S. Papadia, Elisa Marabotto, Matteo Mascherini, Alice Rubartelli, Giovanni Camerini, Edoardo G. Giannini Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research