OBES SURG DOI 10.1007/s11695-013-1107-8
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Gastric Histopathology in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Pre- and Post-Operative Comparison Tiago Rafael Onzi & Armando José d’Acampora & Fabricio Miri de Araújo & Ricardo Baratieri & Gilberto Kremer & Humberto Fenner Lyra Jr. & Joyce Tarnowsky Leitão
# Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013
Abstract Background Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) produces excellent results in weight reduction and resolution of comorbidities. The histology of the gastric mucosa can be affected by the surgical procedure, with alterations of inflammatory patterns. The objective of this study is to evaluate alterations of the inflammatory patterns of the gastric mucosa in SG and the results in weight loss and resolution of comorbidities. Methods Morbidly obese patients were selected to undergo SG. Endoscopies were performed pre-operatively and postoperatively after 6 months, with an incisura and 3 cm before T. R. Onzi : A. J. d’Acampora : R. Baratieri : G. Kremer : H. F. Lyra Jr. Department of Surgery, University Hospital, UFSC, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil A. J. d’Acampora e-mail:
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the pylorus biopsies. Data on weight, height, and associated diseases were collected. The data were compared, and the biopsies evaluate the inflammatory patterns. Results There was a reduction of body weight with a preoperative weight of 132.5±15.7 kg and a post-operative weight of 95.8 ±10.6 kg with a p
