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Christopher J Carnabatu1, Tanyaradzwa M Kajese1, Erik B Wilson1
1Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Elective General Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
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Summary
Obesity interventions are rising, but gastric bypass surgery presents unique diagnostic challenges. Novel approaches are needed for evaluating small bowel diverticula in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Obesity prevalence has driven increased use of bariatric surgery.
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a common bariatric procedure.
- Gastric bypass creates anatomical challenges for endoscopic evaluation.
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