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Management of an Eroded Gastric Ring Following the Third Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Multimedia Article

  • By

  • Mohamed Hany

  • Anwar Ashraf Abouelnasr

  • Mohamed Ibrahim

  • Ahmed Elshamarka

  • Asmaa Hamdy

  • Bart Torensma

  • January 30, 2025

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    Revisional surgery is increasingly necessary due to suboptimal outcomes from primary metabolic bariatric surgeries.

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    Ring-augmented Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (rRYGB) may lead to greater weight loss but carries risks, including ring erosion.

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    A case study highlighted a patient with recurrent weight gain and GERD who underwent rRYGB but experienced early ring erosion.

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    The patient required a combined laparoscopic and endoscopic approach for ring removal after developing dysphagia and ulceration.

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    Post-surgery, the patient achieved significant weight loss and symptom resolution, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluations.

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Management of an Eroded Gastric Ring Following the Third Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Multimedia Article

  • by Mohamed Hany, Anwar Ashraf Abouelnasr, Mohamed Ibrahim, Ahmed Elshamarka, Asmaa Hamdy, Bart Torensma

  • January 30, 2025

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