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- Carlsson, Lena M S, 1957, et al.
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Bariatric surgery and prevention of type 2 diabetes in Swedish obese subjects.
- 2012
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In: The New England journal of medicine. - : Massachusetts Medical Society. - 1533-4406 .- 0028-4793. ; 367:8, s. 695-704
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- Weight loss protects against type 2 diabetes but is hard to maintain with behavioral modification alone. In an analysis of data from a nonrandomized, prospective, controlled study, we examined the effects of bariatric surgery on the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
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- Elfvin, Anders, 1971, et al.
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Gastric expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and myeloperoxidase in relation to nitrotyrosine in Helicobacter pylori-infected Mongolian gerbils.
- 2006
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In: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0036-5521 .- 1502-7708. ; 41:9, s. 1013-8
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- OBJECTIVE: For obscure reasons Helicobacter pylori infection of the gastric mucosa is maintained despite a pronounced host defence response. The present study elucidates possible H. pylori-related interference in the oxy- and nitro-radical formation pathways. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Male Mongolian gerbils were infected with two different H. pylori strains, TN2GF4 and SS1. At 3, 6, 12 or 18 months after inoculation, gastric expressions of myeloperoxidase (MPO), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and nitrotyrosine were assessed by Western blotting. RESULTS: Expression of both iNOS and MPO was markedly up-regulated in the H. pylori-infected animals compared with non-infected controls. The TN2GF4-infected animals initially (at 3 and 6 months) demonstrated pronounced expression of both iNOS and MPO. The SSI-infected animals exhibited a slower onset with significantly increased iNOS after 12 and 18 months. Nitrotyrosine expression was slightly elevated in the infected groups at 3 and 6 months compared with that in the controls. Nitrotyrosine levels then decreased and were no longer significantly different from those of controls (TN2GF4-infected animals) or were lower (SS1-infected animals) than in the controls. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that peroxynitrite formation as reflected by nitrotyrosine expression is low or even inhibited in chronic H. pylori infection despite pronounced expression of enzymes representing both the oxy- and nitro-radical formation pathways. The results support the theory that H. pylori survival is related to functional inhibition of mucosal enzymatic NO and/or oxy-radical formation.
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- Elfvin, Anders, 1971, et al.
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Temporary percutaneous and permanent gastric electrical stimulation in children younger than 3 years with chronic vomiting.
- 2011
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In: Journal of pediatric surgery. - : Elsevier BV. - 1531-5037 .- 0022-3468. ; 46:4, s. 655-61
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- The aim was to investigate whether young children with drug-refractory nausea and vomiting can be treated with gastric electrical stimulation (GES) in a similar way as adults and to evaluate whether temporary percutaneous gastric electrical stimulation (TPGES) can be used in the pediatric population to select the patients who are responders to GES treatment. We report the clinical results in 3 children between 2 and 3 years of age. To the best of our knowledge, these are the youngest patients treated with GES.
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- Laurenius, Anna, et al.
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Changes in eating behaviour and meal pattern following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- 2012
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In: International journal of obesity. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1476-5497 .- 0307-0565. ; 36:3, s. 348-355
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- Background:Little is known about eating behaviour and meal pattern subsequent to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), knowledge important for the nutritional care process. The objective of the study was to obtain basic information of how meal size, eating rate, meal frequency and eating behaviour change upon the RYGB surgery.Materials and methods:Voluntary chosen meal size and eating rate were measured in a longitudinal, within subject, cohort study of 43 patients, 31 women and 12 men, age 42.6 (s.d. 9.7) years, body mass index (BMI) 44.5 (4.9) kgm(-2). Thirty-one non-obese subjects, 37.8 (13.6) years, BMI 23.7 (2.7) kgm(-2) served as a reference group. All subjects completed a meal pattern questionnaire and the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R21).Results:Six weeks postoperatively meal size was 42% of the preoperative meal size, (P<0.001). After 1 and 2 years, meal size increased but was still lower than preoperative size 57% (P<0.001) and 66% (P<0.001), respectively. Mean meal duration was constant before and after surgery. Mean eating rate measured as amount consumed food per minute was 45% of preoperative eating rate 6 weeks postoperatively (P<0.001). After 1 and 2 years, eating rate increased to 65% (P<0.001) and 72% (P<0.001), respectively, of preoperative rate. Number of meals per day increased from 4.9 (95% confidence interval, 4.4,5.4) preoperatively to 6 weeks: 5.2 (4.9,5.6), (not significant), 1 year 5.8 (5.5,6.1), (P=0.003), and 2 years 5.4 (5.1,5.7), (not significant). Emotional and uncontrolled eating were significantly decreased postoperatively, (both P<0.001 at all-time points), while cognitive restraint was only transiently increased 6 weeks postoperatively (P=0.011).Conclusions:Subsequent to RYGB, patients display markedly changed eating behaviour and meal patterns, which may lead to sustained weight loss.International Journal of Obesity advance online publication, 29 November 2011; doi:10.1038/ijo.2011.217.
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- Sjöström, Lars, et al.
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Bariatric surgery and long-term cardiovascular events.
- 2012
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In: JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association. - : American Medical Association (AMA). - 1538-3598. ; 307:1, s. 56-65
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- Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular events. Weight loss might protect against cardiovascular events, but solid evidence is lacking.
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- Sjöström, Lars, et al.
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Effects of bariatric surgery on cancer incidence in obese patients in Sweden (Swedish Obese Subjects Study): a prospective, controlled intervention trial.
- 2009
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In: The lancet oncology. - 1474-5488. ; 10:7, s. 653-62
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- BACKGROUND: Obesity is a risk factor for cancer. Intentional weight loss in the obese might protect against malignancy, but evidence is limited. To our knowledge, the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study is the first intervention trial in the obese population to provide prospective, controlled cancer-incidence data. METHODS: The SOS study started in 1987 and involved 2010 obese patients (body-mass index [BMI] >or=34 kg/m(2) in men, and >or=38 kg/m(2) in women) who underwent bariatric surgery and 2037 contemporaneously matched obese controls, who received conventional treatment. While the main endpoint of SOS was overall mortality, the main outcome of this exploratory report was cancer incidence until Dec 31, 2005. Cancer follow-up rate was 99.9% and the median follow-up time was 10.9 years (range 0-18.1 years). FINDINGS: Bariatric surgery resulted in a sustained mean weight reduction of 19.9 kg (SD 15.6 kg) over 10 years, whereas the mean weight change in controls was a gain of 1.3 kg (SD 13.7 kg). The number of first-time cancers after inclusion was lower in the surgery group (n=117) than in the control group (n=169; HR 0.67, 95% CI 0.53-0.85, p=0.0009). The sex-treatment interaction p value was 0.054. In women, the number of first-time cancers after inclusion was lower in the surgery group (n=79) than in the control group (n=130; HR 0.58, 0.44-0.77; p=0.0001), whereas there was no effect of surgery in men (38 in the surgery group vs 39 in the control group; HR 0.97, 0.62-1.52; p=0.90). Similar results were obtained after exclusion of all cancer cases during the first 3 years of the intervention. INTERPRETATION: Bariatric surgery was associated with reduced cancer incidence in obese women but not in obese men. FUNDING: Swedish Research Council, Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, Swedish Federal Government under the LUA/ALF agreement, Hoffmann La Roche, Cederoths, AstraZeneca, Sanofi-Aventis, Ethicon Endosurgery.
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- Sjöström, Lars, et al.
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Effects of bariatric surgery on mortality in Swedish obese subjects.
- 2007
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In: The New England journal of medicine. - 1533-4406. ; 357:8, s. 741-52
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- BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with increased mortality. Weight loss improves cardiovascular risk factors, but no prospective interventional studies have reported whether weight loss decreases overall mortality. In fact, many observational studies suggest that weight reduction is associated with increased mortality. METHODS: The prospective, controlled Swedish Obese Subjects study involved 4047 obese subjects. Of these subjects, 2010 underwent bariatric surgery (surgery group) and 2037 received conventional treatment (matched control group). We report on overall mortality during an average of 10.9 years of follow-up. At the time of the analysis (November 1, 2005), vital status was known for all but three subjects (follow-up rate, 99.9%). RESULTS: The average weight change in control subjects was less than +/-2% during the period of up to 15 years during which weights were recorded. Maximum weight losses in the surgical subgroups were observed after 1 to 2 years: gastric bypass, 32%; vertical-banded gastroplasty, 25%; and banding, 20%. After 10 years, the weight losses from baseline were stabilized at 25%, 16%, and 14%, respectively. There were 129 deaths in the control group and 101 deaths in the surgery group. The unadjusted overall hazard ratio was 0.76 in the surgery group (P=0.04), as compared with the control group, and the hazard ratio adjusted for sex, age, and risk factors was 0.71 (P=0.01). The most common causes of death were myocardial infarction (control group, 25 subjects; surgery group, 13 subjects) and cancer (control group, 47; surgery group, 29). CONCLUSIONS: Bariatric surgery for severe obesity is associated with long-term weight loss and decreased overall mortality.
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- Stenberg, Erik, 1979-, et al.
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Early complications after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery : results from the Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry
- 2014
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In: Annals of Surgery. - : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. - 0003-4932 .- 1528-1140. ; 260:6, s. 1040-1047
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- OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors for serious and specific early complications of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery using a large national cohort of patients.BACKGROUND: Bariatric procedures are among the most common surgical procedures today. There is, however, still a need to identify preoperative and intraoperative risk factors for serious complications.METHODS: From the Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry database, we identified 26,173 patients undergoing primary laparoscopic gastric bypass operation for morbid obesity between May 1, 2007, and September 30, 2012. Follow-up on day 30 was 95.7%. Preoperative data and data from the operation were analyzed against serious postoperative complications and specific complications.RESULTS: The overall risk of serious postoperative complications was 3.4%. Age (adjusted P = 0.028), other additional operation [odds ratio (OR) = 1.50; confidence interval (CI): 1.04-2.18], intraoperative adverse event (OR = 2.63; 1.89-3.66), and conversion to open surgery (OR = 4.12; CI: 2.47-6.89) were all risk factors for serious postoperative complications. Annual hospital volume affected the rate of serious postoperative complications. If the hospital was in a learning curve at the time of the operation, the risk for serious postoperative complications was higher (OR = 1.45; CI: 1.22-1.71). The 90-day mortality rate was 0.04%.CONCLUSIONS: Intraoperative adverse events and conversion to open surgery are the strongest risk factors for serious complications after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Annual operative volume and total institutional experience are important for the outcome. Patient related factors, in particular age, also increased the risk but to a lesser extent.
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- Svensson, Per-Arne, 1969, et al.
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Alcohol consumption and alcohol problems after bariatric surgery in the swedish obese subjects study
- 2013
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In: Obesity. - : Wiley-Blackwell. - 1930-7381 .- 1930-739X. ; 21:12, s. 2444-2451
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- Objective Increased sensitivity to alcohol after gastric bypass has been described. The aim of this study was to investigate whether bariatric surgery is associated with alcohol problems. Design and Methods The prospective, controlled Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study enrolled 2,010 obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery (68% vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), 19% banding, and 13% gastric bypass) and 2,037 matched controls. Patients were recruited between 1987 and 2001. Data on alcohol abuse diagnoses, self-reported alcohol consumption, and alcohol problems were obtained from the National Patient Register and questionnaires. Follow-up time was 8-22 years. Results During follow-up, 93.1% of the surgery patients and 96.0% of the controls reported alcohol consumption classified as low risk by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, compared to controls, the gastric bypass group had increased risk of alcohol abuse diagnoses (adjusted hazard ratio [adjHR] = 4.97), alcohol consumption at least at the WHO medium risk level (adjHR = 2.69), and alcohol problems (adjHR = 5.91). VBG increased the risk of these conditions with adjHRs of 2.23, 1.52, and 2.30, respectively, while banding was not different from controls. Conclusions Alcohol consumption, alcohol problems, and alcohol abuse are increased after gastric bypass and VBG.
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- Andersson, Mats, 1954, et al.
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Evaluation of the response to treatment in patients with idiopathic achalasia by the timed barium esophagogram: results from a randomized clinical trial.
- 2009
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In: Diseases of the Esophagus. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 1442-2050 .- 1120-8694. ; 22:3, s. 264-73
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- To choose which treatment would be most effective for the individual patient with newly diagnosed achalasia is difficult for the tending physician. A diagnostic tool that would allow prediction of the symptomatic and functional response after treatment for achalasia is therefore needed. The timed barium esophagogram (TBE) is a method that allows objective assessment of esophageal emptying, but the value of TBE in the clinical management of achalasia remains to be clarified. The aim of this study was first, to assess the ability of TBE to predict symptoms and treatment failure during post-treatment follow-up. Second, to determine whether esophageal emptying as assessed by TBE differs after treatment with pneumatic dilatation or laparoscopic myotomy. Fifty-one patients with newly diagnosed achalasia were prospectively randomized to pneumatic dilatation (n = 26) or laparoscopic myotomy (n = 25). Evaluation with TBE was performed before (n = 46) and after treatment (n = 43). The median interval between treatment and post-treatment TBE was 6 months, and the median follow-up time after the post-treatment TBE was 18 months. Following therapeutic intervention, TBE parameters did not differ significantly between treatment groups. However, significant correlations were found between the height of the barium column at 1 min and the symptom scores at the end of follow up for 'dysphagia for liquids' (P < 0.05, rho = 0.47), 'chest pain' (P < 0.05, rho = 0.42), and the 'Watson dysphagia score' (P < 0.05, rho = 0.46). Patients with less than 50% improvement in this TBE-parameter (height at 1 min) post-treatment had a 40% risk of treatment failure during follow-up. In summary, pneumatic balloon dilatation and laparoscopic myotomy similarly affected esophageal function as assessed by TBE-emptying. Lack of improvement in barium-column height post-treatment was associated with an increased risk of treatment failure which should motivate close surveillance in order to detect symptomatic recurrence at an early stage.
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- Andersson, Stina, 1977, et al.
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A slow caloric satiety drinking test in patients with temporary and permanent gastric electrical stimulation.
- 2010
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In: European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology. - 0954-691X. ; 22:8, s. 926-932
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- OBJECTIVES: Improvement of gastric accommodation has been proposed as a potential explanation for the positive effect of gastric electrical stimulation (GES) on nausea/vomiting. A drinking test has been suggested as a noninvasive measure of gastric accommodation capacity. METHODS: Eight patients with therapy refractory nausea and vomiting and nonapproved diagnosis for GES (chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP, n=1), functional dyspepsia (FD, n=3), postsurgical gastroparesis (PSGP, n=4) underwent temporary percutaneous GES for 10-14 days, randomized to stimulation ON or OFF, respectively. 19 patients [CIP (n=1), diabetic gastroparesis (n=5), FD (n=5), idiopathic gastroparesis (n=4), PSGP (n=4)] received permanent GES (Enterra, Medtronic) (follow-up at baseline, 6 and 12 months). At the end of each stimulation period a slow caloric satiety drinking test was performed (Nutridrink 1.5 kcal/ml, 15 ml/min). RESULTS: Healthy volunteers had higher drinking capacity compared to patients at baseline (1630+/-496 kcal vs. 887+/-412; P<0.001) and less composite symptom score (128+/-51 vs. 235+/-83; P<0.001). With temporary percutaneous GES, there was no significant change in drinking capacity during stimulation ON versus OFF (746+/-383 vs. 734+/-427 kcal) and symptom severity at the drinking test was unchanged. For patients having permanent GES there was no significant difference at 6 months (876+/-277 kcal) versus baseline, and no difference between symptomatic responders and nonresponders in change in drinking capacity (P=0.7). CONCLUSION: GES had no effect on proximal gastric function as evaluated by the slow caloric satiety drinking test. This seems to be the case for patients with approved as well as nonapproved indications for GES, and irrespective of the symptomatic response.
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- Andersson, S., et al.
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Gastric electrical stimulation for intractable vomiting in patients with chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction
- 2006
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In: Neurogastroenterology and motility. - : Wiley. - 1350-1925 .- 1365-2982. ; 18:9, s. 823-30
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- Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is effective for medically refractory nausea and vomiting in patients with idiopathic or diabetic gastroparesis (DGP). We studied whether GES has similar effects in chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction (CIP). Patients referred for chronic small bowel (SB) motor dysfunction requiring parenteral nutrition and having a weekly vomiting frequency (WVF) >/=7 refractory to prokinetics and antiemetics were included. Patients were implanted for high-frequency GES 12 stimuli min(-1), laparoscopy being the first-line implantation procedure. Results were compared with those obtained in 11 DGP patients. Three patients with familial CIP and one patient with postsurgical CIP fulfilled the criteria. Gastric emptying was delayed in two and was normal in two patients. SB transit time was markedly delayed. Laparoscopy was used in three patients, one patient required laparotomy. During GES, WVF decreased from 24 (mean) before GES to 6.9 at 12 months and 7.5 at last visit. Vomiting reduction was 50-90% at last visit. For the DGP patients, WVF decreased from 23 before GES to 3.5 at 12 months and 3.5 (P < 0.01) at last visit. In patients with CIP and medically refractory vomiting, GES seems to have an anti-vomiting effect comparable to that seen in patients with severe DGP. GES should be considered as a therapeutic option for these patients.
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- Bergin, Philip, 1975, et al.
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Increased production of matrix metalloproteinases in Helicobacter pylori-associated human gastritis.
- 2004
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In: Helicobacter. - : Wiley. - 1083-4389 .- 1523-5378. ; 9:3, s. 201-10
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- BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Helicobacter pylori infection results in an active, chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Previous studies have highlighted the importance of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in diseases involving mucosal inflammation, prompting us to investigate MMP activity in H. pylori-induced gastritis. METHODS: Gastric biopsies were obtained from H. pylori-infected and uninfected volunteers, and MMP activity was assessed using substrate gel electrophoresis. MMP production was also evaluated by immunohistochemistry and real time-polymerase chain reaction. In parallel, tissue inhibitors of MMPs (TIMP) levels and TIMP-MMP complexes were examined in corresponding tissues using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and Western blotting. Finally, MMP production by gastric macrophages was determined after stimulation with H. pylori. RESULTS: Antral mucosa of H. pylori-infected subjects demonstrated a 19-fold higher MMP-9 activity than that of uninfected individuals. MMP-2 was present at lower levels, but was also increased in H. pylori-infected individuals, while there was no difference in the total levels of TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 between the groups of volunteers. Significant numbers of MMP-9-containing cells were only found in the H. pylori-infected antral mucosa. Tissue-resident macrophages were significantly increased in H. pylori-infected individuals, and double-staining showed MMP-9 colocalized to macrophages. Furthermore, gastric macrophages secreted MMP-9 in response to H. pylori bacteria. A corresponding 10-fold increase of gene expression of MMP-9 was seen in patients infected with H. pylori compared to uninfected individuals. CONCLUSIONS: Helicobacter pylori infection results in a substantial increase in MMP-9 and MMP-2 activity in the gastric mucosa, probably contributed to in large part by tissue-resident macrophages, while no changes were seen in the TIMP levels. The net increase in gastric MMP activity is likely to contribute to tissue damage during H. pylori-associated gastritis.
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- Björklund, Per, et al.
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Is the roux limb a determinant for meal size after gastric bypass surgery?
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In: Obesity surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1708-0428 .- 0960-8923. ; 20:10, s. 1408-14
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- The Roux-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is an effective weight-reducing procedure but the involved mechanisms of action are obscure. The Roux limb is the intestinal segment that following surgery is the primary recipient for food intake. The aims of the study were to explore the mechanosensory and biomechanical properties of the Roux limb and to make correlations with preferred meal size. Ten patients participated and were examined preoperatively, 6weeks and 1year after RYGBP. Each subject ingested unrestricted amounts of a standardized meal and the weight of the meal was recorded. On another study day, the Roux limb was subjected to gradual distension by the use of an intraluminal balloon. Luminal volume-pressure relationships and thresholds for induction of sensations were monitored. At 6weeks and 1year post surgery, the subjects had reduced their meal sizes by 62% and 41% (medians), respectively, compared to preoperative values. The thresholds for eliciting distension-induced sensations were strongly and negatively correlated to the preferred meal size. Intraluminal pressure during Roux limb distension, both at low and high balloon volumes, correlated negatively to the size of the meal that the patients had chosen to eat. The results suggest that the Roux limb is an important determinant for regulating food intake after Roux-Y bypass bariatric surgery.
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- Björklund, Per, et al.
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Roux Limb Motility in Gastric Bypass Patients with Chronic Abdominal Pain—Is There an Association to Prescribed Opioids?
- 2019
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In: Obesity Surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0960-8923 .- 1708-0428. ; 29:12, s. 3860-3867
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- Background/Aim: A number of patients continue to suffer from chronic abdominal pain of unknown origin, which may also lead to a prolonged use of opioid analgesics. Symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting in this patient group resemble the characteristics of the Roux stasis Syndrome. The aim was to elucidate relationships between chronic abdominal pain, Roux limb motor activity and opioid analgesics. Methods: Roux limb high-resolution manometry and ratings of abdominal pain and quality of life were analysed in 15 gastric bypass patients reporting abdominal pain of unknown origin. Effect of acute opiate administration (morphine i.v.) on fasting Roux limb motor activity was assessed in asymptomatic and morphine-naïve gastric bypass patients (n = 9) and compared with an untreated control group (n = 11). Results: In the symptomatic patient group, we found disturbed Roux limb motor patterns in 10 out of 15 examinations, but no signs of Roux stasis syndrome. A high prevalence of prescribed opioid analgesics as well as a high number of reoperations in this group. The worst quality of life and the highest number of pain-killing medications were observed among the patients with distal pacemaker activity in Roux limb. In the morphine-naïve and asymptomatic patients, morphine increased the muscular tone in the Roux limb during phase III-like motor activity. Summary and Conclusions: A majority of the RYGBP patients with chronic abdominal pain had a disturbed Roux limb fasting motility, and there was a high prevalence of prescribed opioid analgesics. In opiate-naïve RYGBP patients, acute morphine intravenously increased the muscular tone of the Roux limb. © 2019, The Author(s).
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- Blimark, Magnus, 1963, et al.
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Swedish emergency hospital surgical surge capacity to mass casualty incidents
- 2020
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1757-7241. ; 28:1
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- Background In Sweden the surgical surge capacity for mass casualty incidents (MCI) is managed by county councils within their dedicated budget. It is unclear whether healthcare budget constraints have affected the regional MCI preparedness. This study was designed to investigate the current surgical MCI preparedness at Swedish emergency hospitals. Methods Surveys were distributed in 2015 to department heads of intensive care units (ICU) and surgery at 54 Swedish emergency hospitals. The survey contained quantitative measures as the number of (1) surgical trauma teams in hospital and available after activating the disaster plan, (2) surgical theatres suitable for multi-trauma care, and (3) surgical ICU beds. The survey was also distributed to the Armed Forces Centre for Defence Medicine. Results 53 hospitals responded to the survey (98%). Included were 10 university hospitals (19%), 42 county hospitals (79%), and 1 private hospital (2%). Within 8 h the surgical capacity could be increased from 105 to 399 surgical teams, while 433 surgical theatres and 480 ICU beds were made available. The surgical surge capacity differed between university hospitals and county hospitals, and regional differences were identified regarding the availability of surgical theatres and ICU beds. Conclusions The MCI preparedness of Swedish emergency care hospitals needs further attention. To improve Swedish surgical MCI preparedness a national strategy for trauma care in disaster management is necessary.
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- Casselbrant, Anna, 1970, et al.
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Actions by angiotensin II on esophageal contractility in humans
- 2007
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In: Gastroenterology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0016-5085. ; 132:1, s. 249-60
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- BACKGROUND & AIMS: Angiotensin II is a potent activator of smooth muscles but has not been much investigated with regard to gastrointestinal motor activity. This study explores expression of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in human esophageal musculature and actions by Angiotensin II both in vitro and in vivo. METHODS: Muscular specimens of esophageal body and lower esophageal sphincter were obtained from patients undergoing resection as a result of mucosal neoplasm. Healthy volunteers participated in functional examinations of esophageal motility assessed by high-resolution manometry and multiple transmucosal potential-difference measurements. RESULTS: Gene transcripts of key components of RAS were found in the esophageal musculature. Immunohistochemistry revealed a distinct staining for Angiotensin II type 1 (AT(1)) receptors in the muscular bundles and blood-vessel walls, whereas Angiotensin II type 2 receptors were confined to blood vessels only. Angiotensin II caused concentration-dependent contractions in vitro, which were inhibited by the AT(1) receptor antagonist losartan but not by the Angiotensin II type 2 receptor antagonist PD123319. Administration of the AT(1) receptor antagonist candesartan reduced the amplitude of swallow-induced peristaltic contractions and both the length and pressure amplitude of baseline high-pressure zone at the esophagogastric junction. Neither swallow-induced axial movements, nor the contraction after transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, were influenced by candesartan pretreatment. CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrates a local RAS in the musculature of the distal esophagus and that Angiotensin II is a potent stimulator of esophageal contractions via the AT(1) receptor. The results suggest that Angiotensin II participates in the physiological control of the human esophageal motor activity.
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- Casselbrant, Anna, 1970, et al.
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The muscular expression of RAS in patients with achalasia.
- 2015
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In: Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS. - : Hindawi Limited. - 1752-8976 .- 1470-3203. ; 16:3, s. 578-586
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- Angiotensin II (AngII) elicits smooth muscle contractions via activation of AngII type 1 receptor (AT1R) in the intestinal wall and in sphincter regions in several species. Achalasia is a rare swallowing disorder and is characterized by a loss of the wave-like contraction that forces food through the oesophagus and a failure of the lower oesophageal sphincter to relax during swallowing.Aims and methods:The present study was undertaken to elucidate expression and distribution of a local renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in the muscular layer of distal normal human oesophagus as well as in patients with achalasia using western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
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- Elfvin, Anders, 1971, et al.
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Percutaneous implantation of gastric electrodes - a novel technique applied in animals and in patients
- 2007
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In: Neurogastroenterology and motility. - 1350-1925. ; 19:2, s. 103-9
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- Temporary electrodes implanted under general anaesthesia, or via an oral or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy route have been used for testing of gastric electrical stimulation (GES). We have developed a principle for percutaneous electrode implantation. Leads were constructed so that the tip could be anchored to the gastric submucosa under gastroscopic control. Acute experiments were performed in anaesthetized pigs. Three patients referred for nausea and/or vomiting and non-established indications for GES (chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, functional dyspepsia without gastroparesis) were evaluated. Electrode function was tested by recording and stimulation techniques. In the pigs, a slow-wave (SW) rhythm (3 min(-1)) was recorded with decrease in frequency at the end of the experiments. In the patients, implantation time from start of gastroscopy to end of electrode placement was 12-20 min. Electrode distance varied from 12 to 45 mm. Gastric electromyography showed a regular SW rhythm of about 3 min(-1). Antral pressure waves had intervals being multiples of the SW-to-SW time. With temporary GES for 7-9 days, weekly frequency of the referral symptoms decreased >80% in two patients and 33% in one patient. Temporary percutaneous gastric leads can easily be implanted and may be used for testing of GES and study of gastric electrophysiology.
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- Engström, Cecilia, 1965, et al.
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An anterior or posterior approach to partial fundoplication? Long-term results of a randomized trial
- 2007
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In: World journal of surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0364-2313 .- 1432-2323. ; 31:6
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- BACKGROUND: Partial fundoplications have been popularized by their lower risk of mechanical side effects. The question then emerges whether a similar partial wrap should be done posterior or anterior to the distal esophagus? We therefore conducted a study to compare the long-term outcome of laparoscopic partial fundoplications constructed either as anterior (AF) or posterior (PF) repairs. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Ninety-five patients were enrolled in a randomized clinical trial. After a mean follow up of 65 months, 43 AF and 45 PF patients remained in the study. The levels of reflux control and postfundoplication complaints were assessed by use of validated instruments. RESULTS: A posterior fundoplication was found to provide significantly better control of reflux related symptoms (heartburn p < 0.0001, acid regurgitation p < 0.0001). This was also reflected in a significantly lower number of reoperations and need for antisecretory drug therapy. The earlier postoperative difference in postfundoplication symptoms had disappeared. CONCLUSIONS: A laparoscopic posterior partial fundoplication offers a high and durable level of disease control with few side effects. The current anterior type of repair cannot be recommended due to insufficient reflux control.
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- Engström, Cecilia, 1965, et al.
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Manometric characteristics of the gastroesophageal junction after anterior versus posterior partial fundoplication
- 2005
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In: Diseases of the esophagus. - 1120-8694. ; 18:1, s. 31-6
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- How best to surgically treat GERD is an unresolved issue. To increase our insights into the fundoplication procedures, functional consequences for the gastroesophageal junction of an anterior or a posterior partial fundoplication were studied by manometry. Patients were randomly selected from a larger study in a randomised comparison between posterior and anterior partial fundoplications. The manometric studies were done 12 months after respective procedures in 24 patients. The motor characteristics of the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function were determined by use of sleeve catheter manometry. The manometric characteristics of the esophageal body were similar in the study groups except for the ramp pressure. This was significantly higher in patients with posterior partial fundoplications. The posterior group had significantly longer total length (P < 0.02) as well as longer intra-abdominal portions (P = 0.07) of the LES while the basal tone, albeit numerically higher, did not reach statistical significance. Water-swallow induced LES relaxations reached lower nadir values in the anterior group (1.7 vs 2.7 mmHg). Gas distension triggered few transient LES relaxations in both study groups while common cavities were more frequently observed in those having an anterior partial wrap (P < 0.01). A posterior partial fundoplication is followed by manometric characteristics suggesting a well functioning antireflux barrier with some obstruction to bolus passage as well as restricted venting of air from the stomach. The manometric mechanisms behind the inferior reflux control achieved by a Watson type of anterior partial wrap has now been further elucidated.
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- Engström, My, 1977, et al.
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Perception of Control Over Eating After Bariatric Surgery for Super-Obesity-a 2-Year Follow-Up Study
- 2015
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In: Obesity Surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0960-8923 .- 1708-0428. ; 25:6, s. 1086-1093
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- Physiological and psychosocial factors might contribute to differences in weight loss, eating behaviour and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate how perceived control over eating changes after bariatric surgery and whether it affects outcome in super-obese patients.In a retrospective analysis of a prospective study (n = 60), 49 patients were divided into two groups based on eating control 2 years after surgery, as assessed by the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R21 (TFEQ-R21): 29 with good eating control (GC) and 20 patients with poor eating control (group PC). Eating behaviour and generic and condition-specific HRQoL was assessed by questionnaires.There were significant differences in all TFEQ-R21 domains 2 years after surgery in favour of group GC; uncontrolled eating p < 0.001, emotional eating p < 0.001 and for cognitive restraint p = 0.04. The improvement in HRQoL 2 years after surgery was significantly less in group PC compared to group GC in 7 of 8 SF-36 domains (p < 0.05). Mean (SD) percentage of excess body mass index lost was similar between groups, 71.2 (17.8) in group GC versus 65.4 (17.4) in group PC 2 years after surgery (p = 0.27). However, group GC had a significant weight loss between first and second year after surgery (p < 0.001) compared to group PC (p = 0.15). In super-obese patients, perceived poor control over eating 2 years after bariatric surgery was associated with lower HRQoL and more emotional and cognitive restraint eating, than good control overeating.
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- Engström, My, 1977, et al.
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The meaning of awaiting bariatric surgery due to morbid obesity.
- 2011
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In: The open nursing journal. - : Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.. - 1874-4346. ; 5, s. 1-8
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- The understanding of the association between the objective conditions of health and the subjective perceptions of morbidly obese patients appears to be poor. The use of objective indicators alone produces results totally unrelated to the feelings and experiences of the bariatric patients studied. No study has approached the bariatric patient from both an inside and a preoperative perspective.
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- Fändriks, Lars, 1956, et al.
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Can famotidine and omeprazole be combined on a once-daily basis?
- 2007
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In: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0036-5521 .- 1502-7708. ; 42:6, s. 689-94
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- OBJECTIVE: Prompt and long-standing acid control following once-daily administration of antisecretory drugs is desirable. The objective of this study was to determine whether co-administration of a well-characterized H2-receptor antagonist, famotidine, can be combined with the proton-pump inhibitor omeprazole. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Intragastric 24-h pH-metry was performed in healthy, Helicobacter pylori-negative volunteers on day 1 and after 8 days of daily administration of 20 mg omeprazole, 10 mg famotidine, or a combination of these in a three-way crossover design. RESULTS: A combination of famotidine and omeprazole raised the gastric pH level to >4 in less than 1 h. The percentage of daytime with pH > 4 on day 1 was significantly higher with the combination of omeprazole and famotidine (median: 37%) than that with omeprazole alone (22%; p < 0.05). On day 8, daytime intragastric pH > 4 following treatment with omeprazole (median: 55%) or a combination of omeprazole and famotidine (61%) was superior (p < 0.05) to that with famotidine (21%). On day 1 treatment with both famotidine and the combination (famotidine and omeprazole) showed a significantly shorter time to reach a pH of 4 (medians: 93 and 63 min, respectively) compared with treatment with omeprazole alone (173 min; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Compared with treatment with omeprazole alone, on day 1 famotidine and omeprazole in combination improved the duration of and time to reach intragastric pH > 4. With regard to duration with pH > 4, the combination therapy was superior to famotidine alone on day 8. The rapid acid control with an H2-receptor antagonist may be combined with the long-lasting antisecretory effect of a proton-pump inhibitor.
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- Gabrielsson, Britt, 1957, et al.
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Depot-specific expression of fibroblast growth factors in human adipose tissue.
- 2002
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In: Obesity research. - : Wiley. - 1071-7323 .- 1550-8528. ; 10:7, s. 608-16
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- We have investigated the expression of several fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) and FGF-receptors (FGFRs) in human adipose tissue and adipose-tissue cell fractions obtained from both subcutaneous (sc) and omental (om) depots.
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- Khorram-Manesh, Amir, 1958, et al.
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Non-medical aspects of civilian-military collaboration in management of major incidents.
- 2017
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In: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1863-9941. ; 43:5, s. 595-603
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- Disasters and major incidents demand a multidisciplinary management. Recent experiences from terrorist attacks worldwide have resulted in a search for better assessment of the needs, resources, and knowledge in the medical and non-medical management of these incidents and also actualized the need for collaboration between civilian and military healthcare. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the civilian-military collaboration in a Swedish context with the main focus on its non-medical management.An exercise, simulating a foreign military attack centrally on Swedish soil, was designed, initiated, and conducted by a team consisting of civilian and military staff. Data were collected prospectively and evaluated by an expert team.Specific practical and technical issues were presented in collaboration between civilian and military staffs. In addition, shortcomings in decision-making, follow-up, communication, and collaboration due to prominent lack of training and exercising the tasks and positions in all managerial levels of the hospital were identified.Current social and political unrests and terror attacks worldwide necessitate civilian-military collaboration. Such collaboration, however, needs to be synchronized and adjusted to avoid preventable medical and non-medical consequences. Simulation exercises might be one important source to improve such collaboration.
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- Kostic, Srdjan, 1958, et al.
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Health economic evaluation of therapeutic strategies in patients with idiopathic achalasia: results of a randomized trial comparing pneumatic dilatation with laparoscopic cardiomyotomy
- 2007
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In: Surgical endoscopy. - 1432-2218 .- 0930-2794. ; 21:7, s. 1184-9
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- BACKGROUND: We have prospectively collected information concerning the costs incurred during the management of patients allocated to either forceful dilatation or to an immediate laparoscopic operation because of newly diagnosed achalasia. METHODS: Fifty-one patients with newly diagnosed achalasia were randomized to either pneumatic dilatation to a diameter of 30-40 mm or to a laparoscopic myotomy to which was added a posterior partial fundoplication. Follow-ups were scheduled at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after inclusion. At each follow-up visit a study nurse interviewed the patients regarding symptoms and their quality of life (QoL) and a health economic questionnaire was completed. In the latter questionnaire, patients were asked to report the presence and character of contacts with the healthcare system since the last visit. RESULTS: In the dilatation group six patients (23%), including the patient who was operated on because of perforation, were classified as failures during the first 12 months of follow-up compared to one (4%) in the myotomy group (p = 0.047). Five of those classified as failures in the dilatation group subsequently had a surgical myotomy and the sixth patient was treated with repeated dilatations. The patient classified as failure in the myotomy group was treated with endoscopic dilatation. The initial treatment cost and the total costs were significantly higher for laparoscopic myotomy compared to a pneumatic dilatation-based strategy (p = 0.0002 and p = 0.0019, respectively). When the total costs were subdivided into the different resources used, we found that the single largest cost item for pneumatic dilatation was that for hospital stay and that for laparoscopic myotomy was the actual operative treatment (operating room time). The cost-effectiveness analysis, relating to the actual treatment failures, revealed that the cost to avoid one treatment failure (incremental cost-effectiveness ratio) amounted to 9239 euros. CONCLUSION: The current prospective, controlled clinical trial shows that despite a higher level of clinical efficacy of laparoscopic myotomy to prevent treatment failure in newly diagnosed achalasia, the cost effectiveness of pneumatic dilatation is superior, at least when a reasonable time horizon is applied.
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- Kostic, Srdjan, 1958, et al.
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Leakage testing at the time of surgical oesophageal myotomy
- 2004
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In: Digestive surgery. - : S. Karger AG. - 0253-4886 .- 1421-9883. ; 21:3, s. 223-6
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- BACKGROUND: Surgical myotomy is a well-established and validated method to treat severe gastro-oesophageal motor disorders such as achalasia. The benign character of these diseases further substantiates the importance of operating with greatest possible safety margins. We presently report our experiences with the use of perioperative leakage testing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-seven consecutive patients are reported of whom 30 had a laparoscopic, 3 a thoracoscopic and 4 an open operation. The indications for an operation were in 3 patients oesophageal spasm, in 30 patients newly diagnosed achalasia and 4 patients had an open reoperation due to a previous incomplete myotomy plus epiphrenic diverticulum. Thirty patients had a perioperative endoscopy with gas insufflation and a leakage test, whereas the others did not. RESULTS: A previously unrecognised oesophageal mucosal tear was discovered during the test and repaired in 4 of the 30 tested cases whereafter everyone had an uneventful postoperative recovery. Among the remaining 7 untested patients, 3 developed clinical signs of leakage of whom 1 had an immediate reoperation. The postoperative courses were in all those prolonged and complicated. CONCLUSION: Perioperative use of endoscopy at the time of completion of the surgical myotomy is a useful tool to document leakage. Thereby the safety profile of the operation can be further enhanced.
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- Kostic, Srdjan, 1958, et al.
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Pneumatic dilatation or laparoscopic cardiomyotomy in the management of newly diagnosed idiopathic achalasia. Results of a randomized controlled trial
- 2007
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In: World journal of surgery. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0364-2313 .- 1432-2323. ; 31:3, s. 470-8
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- BACKGROUND: The most effective therapeutic strategy in newly diagnosed achalasia is yet to be established. Therefore we designed a study in which pneumatic dilatation was compared to laparoscopic cardiomyotomy to which was added a partial posterior fundoplication. PATIENTS AND RESULTS: A series of 51 patients (24 males, mean age 44 years) were randomly allocated to the therapeutic modalities (dilatation = 26, surgery = 25). All patients were followed for at least 12 months, and during that period the pneumatic dilatations strategy had significantly more treatment failures (P = 0.04). Only minor differences emerged between the study groups when symptoms, dysphagia scorings, and quality-of-life assessments were evaluated 12 months after initiation of therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic myotomy was found to be superior to an endoscopic balloon dilatation strategy in the treatment of achalasia when studied during the first 12 months after treatment.
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- Kostic, Srdjan, 1958, et al.
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Timed barium esophagogram in the assessment of patients with achalasia: reproducibility and observer variation
- 2005
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In: Diseases of the esophagus. - 1120-8694. ; 18:2, s. 96-103
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- SUMMARY. The timed barium esophagogram (TBE) is a further development of the barium swallow, introducing functional and dynamic dimensions to the assessment. The purpose of our study was to assess the day to day variability of TBE parameters when scored in healthy subjects, in untreated and in previously treated patients with confirmed diagnoses of achalasia and to assess the intra- and interobserver agreement. After fasting, the subjects drank 250 mL of low-density barium sulfate suspension. Radiographs of the esophagus were exposed at 1, 2 and 5 min after the start of the barium ingestion. The heights and widths of the barium column and changes in these parameters over time (esophageal emptying) were assessed. Each subject was re-tested after a median time interval of 8 days. Healthy individuals emptied their esophagi effectively and promptly with no significant amount of contrast remaining in the lumen after 2 min. In the achalasia patients all TBE variables differed profoundly compared to the controls. There was an excellent intra- and interobserver agreement for all measured variables. The reproducibility of the static TBE variables from day-to-day was good, but not so for the functional assessment of esophageal emptying, having a correlation coefficient of only 0.50. The usefulness of TBE as a clinical and research tool in achalasia patients requires further evaluation.
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- Laurenius, Anna, et al.
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Decreased energy density and changes in food selection following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- 2013
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In: European journal of clinical nutrition. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1476-5640 .- 0954-3007. ; 67:2, s. 168-73
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- Background/Objectives:The main objective was to test the hypothesis that dietary energy density (DED) decreases after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (gastric bypass).Subjects/Methods:A total of 43 patients (31 women and 12 men) aged 43 (s.d. 10) years, with body mass index (BMI) 44.3kg/m(2) (4.9), were assessed preoperatively at 6 weeks and 1 and 2 years after gastric bypass. Self-reported energy intake (EI), food weight (FW) and food choice were assessed using a dietary questionnaire. DED was calculated by dividing EI by FW (kcal/g). Number of dropouts was 4 of 203 visits.Results:Percent weight loss (%WL) was 13.5% at 6 weeks, 30.7% at 1 year and 31.8% at 2 years post surgery (P<0.001 for all). EI decreased from 2990 to 1774, 2131 and 2425kcal after 6 weeks and 1 and 2 years postoperatively, respectively (P<0.001 at all time points). FW changed from 2844 to 1870g/day at 6 weeks (P<0.001) and 2416g/day after 1 year (P<0.05), but was not significantly different from baseline 2 years postoperatively (2602g/day, P=0.105). DED decreased from 1.07 to 0.78kcal/g at 6 weeks (P<0.001) and 0.90kcal/g (P<0.001) and 0.96kcal/g (P=0.001) after 1 and 2 years, respectively. All statistical comparisons were made from baseline. There was no correlation between changes in DED and %WL, neither after 1 year (r=-0.215; P=0.183) nor after 2 years (r=-0.046; P=0.775) post surgery.Conclusions:Besides substantial reduction in EI and large variation in FW, patients reported decreased DED over 2 years following gastric bypass. Despite lack of association between the reduction in DED and percentage weight loss, changes in food choice were overall nutritionally beneficial.
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- Laurenius, Anna, et al.
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Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion/duodenal switch or laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for super-obesity-weight loss versus side effects.
- 2010
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In: Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. - : Elsevier BV. - 1878-7533. ; 6:4, s. 408-14
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- BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion/duodenal switch (LDS) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) are the main surgical options for super-obese patients (body mass index >50 kg/m(2)). METHODS: We performed a medium long-term evaluation of 13 super-obese patients who had undergone LDS compared with a control group of 19 patients who had undergone LRYGB. The patients were assessed 31 months (range 17-38) and 34 months (range 26-62) after LDS and LRYGB, respectively, for body mass index changes, relief of co-morbidities, nutrition, quality of life, postoperative bowel function, and accumulated healthcare consumption. RESULTS: The mean body mass index decreased from 54.9 to 30.0 kg/m(2) in the LDS group and 57.8 to 39.8 kg/m(2) in the LRYGB group (P = .005). The hemoglobin A1c level was lower in the LDS group than in the LRYGB group (3.8 +/- .31% versus 4.3 +/- .43%, respectively; P = .01). The LDS patients reported greater energy intake than the LRYGB patients (3132 +/- 1392 kcal versus 2014 +/- 656 kcal, respectively; P = .021). The number of stools daily was 4.1 +/- 3.3 in the LDS group and 1.9 +/- 1.1 in the LRYGB group, P = .0482). Of the 12 patients in the LDS group, 6 reported fecal incontinence or soiling compared with 2 of 16 in the LRYGB group (P = .034). The number of outpatient visits was 5.6 +/- 4.6 for the LDS group and 2.0 +/- 1.9 for the LRYGB group (P = .016), and the number of telephone consultations was 5.0 +/- 5.6 and 1.4 +/- 1.6 for the LDS and LRYGB groups, respectively (P = .043). CONCLUSION: LDS resulted in greater weight loss than LRYGB in super-obese patients. However, the LDS patients in our series had more frequent gastrointestinal side effects, required greater doses of calcium and vitamin supplementation, and required more postoperative monitoring. Patient satisfaction was high in both groups.
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- le Roux, Carel W, et al.
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Gut hormones as mediators of appetite and weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- 2007
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In: Annals of surgery. - 0003-4932. ; 246:5, s. 780-5
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- OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the physiologic importance of the satiety gut hormones. BACKGROUND: Controversy surrounds the physiologic role of gut hormones in the control of appetite. Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment option for obesity, and gut hormones are implicated in the reduction of appetite and weight after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. METHODS: We correlated peptide YY (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) changes within the first week after gastric bypass with changes in appetite. We also evaluated the gut hormone responses of patients with good or poor weight loss after gastric bypass. Finally, we inhibited the gut hormone responses in gastric bypass patients and then evaluated appetite and food intake. RESULTS: Postprandial PYY and GLP-1 profiles start rising as early as 2 days after gastric bypass (P < 0.05). Changes in appetite are evident within days after gastric bypass surgery (P < 0.05), and unlike other operations, the reduced appetite continues. However, in patients with poor weight loss after gastric bypass associated with increased appetite, the postprandial PYY and GLP-1 responses are attenuated compared with patients with good weight loss (P < 0.05). Inhibiting gut hormone responses, including PYY and GLP-1 after gastric bypass, results in return of appetite and increased food intake (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The attenuated appetite after gastric bypass is associated with elevated PYY and GLP-1 concentrations, and appetite returns when the release of gut hormones is inhibited. The results suggest a role for gut hormones in the mechanism of weight loss after gastric bypass and may have implications for the treatment of obesity.
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- Lennerling, Annette, 1963, et al.
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Laparoscopic or open surgery for living donor nephrectomy factor for graft loss
- 2001
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In: Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation. - 1460-2385. ; 16:2, s. 383-6
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- BACKGROUND: The anterior extraperitoneal approach for living donor nephrectomy has been used in more than 700 living cases in the unit and proved to be safe for the donor. In 1998, laparoscopic nephrectomy was introduced as an option when technically feasible. We found it essential to investigate the consequences of the new technique. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: One hundred living donor kidney transplantations were performed from 1998 to June 2000, 45 with laparoscopic, 55 with open nephrectomy. The donors took part in a structured interview 4 weeks after the donation and their responses were categorized in three classes. RESULTS: In each group, one recipient had delayed initial function. The serum creatinine levels after 3 and 7 days or the GFR values after 6 months did not differ. One graft has been lost following laparoscopic nephrectomy and four after open surgery. For the laparoscopy donors, the median number of post-operative days in hospital was 5.0 days (range 2-9), vs 6.0 (4-8) after open surgery (NS). The requirement of opoid analgesics post-operatively was 5.0 doses (1-22) vs 6.0 (1-38) (P=0.02); and after 4 weeks, 23 of 45 laparoscopic donors were free of pain vs eight of 55 open nephrectomy donors (P=0.0004). Approximately one-third of all donors felt some restriction of physical activity and the majority complained of impaired physical energy. There were no differences between the groups. The duration of sick-leave after laparoscopic surgery was median 6 (2-19) weeks vs 7 (1-16) (NS). CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic nephrectomy is safe. Less post-operative pain is a definite advantage for the donor. PMID: 11158417 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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- Maleckas, Almantas, et al.
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Surgery in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- 2015
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In: Scandinavian journal of surgery : SJS : official organ for the Finnish Surgical Society and the Scandinavian Surgical Society. - : SAGE Publications. - 1799-7267. ; 104:1, s. 40-47
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- The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide, and most of the cases are type 2 diabetes mellitus. The relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity is well established, and surgical treatment is widely used for obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim was to present current knowledge about the possible mechanisms responsible for glucose control after surgical procedures and to review the surgical treatment results.
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- Mardani, J., et al.
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Ten-year results of a randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic total fundoplication with or without division of the short gastric vessels.
- 2009
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In: The British journal of surgery. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 1365-2168 .- 0007-1323. ; 96:1, s. 61-5
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- BACKGROUND: Total fundoplication is the most common antireflux operation and can be performed with or without division of the short gastric vessels. There seems to be no difference in short-term outcomes with either approach. The aim of the study was to determine whether there were the long-term differences (after 10 years). METHODS: Ninety-nine patients were enrolled in the study. Short gastric vessels were divided in 52 patients (group 1) and left intact in 47 (group 2). Ten patients were lost to follow-up and seven patients died, leaving 42 patients for analysis in group 1 and 40 in group 2. All patients were evaluated by standardized quality of life questionnaires. RESULTS: Three patients underwent reoperation within 5 years. Thirty-eight of 42 patients with a completely mobilized fundus reported no reflux symptoms, compared with 31 of 40 patients with intact vessels. There were no differences between the groups in other symptoms reflecting post-fundoplication complaints and quality of life outcomes. CONCLUSION: When total fundoplication is performed it makes no difference whether the fundus is mobilized or not. Both types of repair provide lasting control of reflux.
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- Olbers, Torsten, 1964, et al.
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Body composition, dietary intake, and energy expenditure after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty: a randomized clinical trial.
- 2006
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In: Annals of surgery. - : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). - 0003-4932. ; 244:5, s. 715-22
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- OBJECTIVE: To assess body composition, eating pattern, and basal metabolic rate in patients undergoing obesity surgery in a randomized trial. INTRODUCTION: There is limited knowledge regarding how different bariatric surgical techniques function in terms of altering body composition, dietary intake, and basic metabolic rate. METHODS: Non-superobese patients were randomized to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LGBP, n = 37) or laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG, n = 46). Anthropometry, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), computed tomography (CT), indirect calorimetry, and reported dietary intake were registered prior to and 1 year after surgery. RESULTS: Follow-up rate was 97.6%. LGBP patients had significantly greater reduction of waist circumference and sagittal diameter compared with LVBG. DEXA demonstrated a larger reduction of body fat in all compartments after LGBP, especially at the trunk (P<0.001). CT demonstrated more reduction of the visceral fat (P=0.016). Patients were able to eat all types of food after LGBP, although about 30% claimed they avoided fats. LGBP patients decreased their proportion of dietary fat significantly more than those operated on with LVBG (P = 0.005), who consumed more sweet foods and avoided whole meat and vegetables. Lean tissue mass (LTM) was proportionally less reduced, especially in men, after LGBP. The decreases in BMR postoperatively reflected the lower body mass in a pattern that did not differ among the groups. CONCLUSION: LGBP patients demonstrated better outcomes compared with LVBG patients in terms of body composition. Energy expenditure developed as expected postoperatively. A "steering" away from fatty foods after LGBP may be an important mechanism of action in gastric bypass.
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