Preoperative Endoscopic Findings in Veterans Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: Prevalence and Predictors of Barrett's Esophagus.

Katharine A OzekiSally A TranRamsey C CheungDan Eisenberg

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

Preoperative factors can be used to identify patients at risk for gastroesophageal pathology. Our data support preoperative EGD especially in older males with a history of PPI or H2B use.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
weight loss
risk factors
ultrasound guided
obese patients
machine learning
community dwelling
artificial intelligence