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01-09-2014 | Review Article

An Evidence-Based Algorithm for the Management of Marginal Ulcers following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Authors: William R. J. Carr, Kamal K. Mahawar, Shlok Balupuri, Peter K. Small

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 9/2014

Abstract

As the demand for obesity surgery grows, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass remains the most commonly performed procedure associated with low complication rates and good long-term co-morbidity resolution and weight loss. Marginal ulcers remain a cause of significant morbidity in medium and long term and are reported in every large series of this operation. Marginal ulceration is a complex problem with unclear aetiology and lack of clear consensus on its prevention and management. A clearer understanding of the available evidence regarding the prevention and treatment of marginal ulcers is needed to improve patient care. We propose an algorithm for management of patients with marginal ulcers based on the best available evidence in the literature.

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Title: An Evidence-Based Algorithm for the Management of Marginal Ulcers following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Authors: William R. J. Carr
Kamal K. Mahawar
Shlok Balupuri
Peter K. Small
Publication date: 01-09-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-014-1293-z

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