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Use of lumen-apposing metal stents in treating gastrojejunal anastomotic strictures in bariatric patients.

Jason M SamuelsPatrick YachimskiAnthony GamboaMatthew SpannJessica Ardila-Gatas
Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)
LAMS placement is well-tolerated and effective with most patients achieving short-term symptom resolution and with few reported complications. While stricture resolution occurred in over half the patients, nearly 1/4th of patients required revisional surgery. More data is needed to predict who would benefit from LAMS versus surgical intervention.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • prognostic factors
  • bariatric surgery
  • risk factors
  • patient reported
  • coronary artery disease
  • weight loss
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • surgical site infection