Ileogastrostomy for morbid obesity
Cleator, I.G.; Gourlay, R.H.
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien de Chirurgie 31(2): 114-116
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-428X PMID: 3349373 Document Number: 315989
Jejunoileal bypass procedures for morbid obesity have been asociated with numerous side-effects, due mainly to the blind-loop syndrome. A new procedure, ileogastrostomy, has been tested on 50 patients. All had good weight loss and returned to work. Patient satisfaction with the operation was high and self-esteem increased. There were no deaths or severe complications. Stool frequency and foul-smelling stools were still problems but improved with time. Stomal ulceration occurred at 3 months in 3 patients but resolved within 1 month when treated with H2 blocking agents and was not encountered later than 3 months in any patient.