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  2. Sleeve gastrectomy - Wikipedia

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    A study published in 2016 showed that growth progresses were unaffected after sleeve gastrectomy in children younger than 14 years of age. [18] Depression following the procedure has been noted in some individuals. Another side effect is insomnia. After this surgery many people can only sleep when they take melatonin or sleeping medications. [19]

  3. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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    [40] [41] can be separated into 2 stages, early complication (within 30 days after surgeries) and late complications (after 30 days). [42] The overall risk of mortality is low in bariatric surgery at 0 to .01%. Severe complications, such as gastric perforation or necrosis, have been significantly reduced by improved surgical experience and ...

  4. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty - Wikipedia

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    Most will resolve within one week after ESG. Due to the minimally invasive nature of ESG, serious complications are rare. These include pain or nausea requiring hospitalization (1.08%); upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding (0.56%); peri-gastric leak or infected fluid collection (0.48%); pulmonary embolism (0.06%); perforation (0.06%). [23]

  5. Afferent loop syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The treatment of afferent loop syndrome is determined by the underlying cause. [1] Surgical therapy, such as adhesiolysis, bypass, or limb reconstruction, can usually eliminate the source in patients with benign etiologies. [4] Treatment for patients with afferent loop syndrome due to recurrent tumors shifts to palliation. [1]

  6. SADI-S surgery - Wikipedia

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    The SADI-S is a single anastomosis bariatric surgery. It is different from the classic duodenal switch, the gastric bypass (RNY) or sleeve gastrectomy.It is a type of bariatric surgery carried out to lose weight and to mitigate various metabolic issues including type 2 diabetes, dislipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

  7. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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    Vitamin B 12 deficiency is quite common after gastric bypass surgery with reported rates of 30% in some clinical trials. [journal 13] Sublingual B 12 (cyanocobalamin) appears to be adequately absorbed. In cases where sublingual B 12 does not provide sufficient amounts, injections may be needed. Protein malnutrition is a real risk.

  8. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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    About 30% of those who undergo VBG achieve normal weight, and about 80% achieve some degree of weight loss. Most studies have suggested that 10 years after surgery, only 10% of patients maintain a minimum weight loss of at least 50% of their total excess weight at the time of their initial surgery. Some patients regain weight.

  9. Dumping syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The radiologist measures the rate of gastric emptying at 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours after the meal. The test can help confirm a diagnosis of dumping syndrome. The health care provider may also examine the structure of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine with the following tests: [ 1 ]