To ascertain gastric wall thickness in resected formalin-fixed stomachs and identify factors influencing this measurement.
Key Findings:
Mean FLT and MLT at the antrum, body, and fornix were 2.9/1.2 mm, 2.6/1.0 mm, and 2.3/0.9 mm, respectively.
The antrum exhibited the thickest gastric wall and muscle layer, while the fornix had the thinnest.
Muscle layer ratios were consistent across all regions, indicating uniform muscle thickness proportions.
Interpretation:
Gastric wall thickness varies by region, with obesity influencing these measurements. The study provides histological insights into gastric anatomy post-surgery.
Limitations:
Single-center study may limit generalizability.
Small sample size may affect statistical power.
Conclusion:
The study successfully measured gastric wall thickness and identified regional differences, contributing to understanding the anatomical changes in obese patients undergoing LSG.
