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Published on: December 1, 2012
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1Digestive Health Center, University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Mail Stop F735, Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 1635 Aurora Court, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Abstract:
The small bowel is a prime target for bariatric and metabolic endoscopic therapies. New insights into the mechanisms of action of surgical therapies have led to new endoscopic therapies for obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the metabolic syndrome. The development of endoluminal sleeves that bypass the proximal duodenum have replicated some of the effects of surgical bypass procedures. The endoscopic dual-path enteral bypass has created new and treatment options for these conditions. Duodenal mucosal resurfacing offers significant promise for diabetes management. It is hoped that a durable endoscopic therapy for these conditions will be defined and optimized.
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