Ileogastrostomy for morbid obesity.

Abstract

Jejunoileal bypass procedures for morbid obesity have been associated with numerous side effects, due mainly to the blind-loop syndrome. To overcome this, the authors describe a new procedure, ileogastrostomy, that they have performed in 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 three patients but resolved within 1 month when treated with H2 blocking agents and was not encountered later than 3 months in any patient.

• Authors: I G Cleator, R H Gourlay
• Journal: Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie (Can J Surg) Vol. 31 Issue 2 Pg. 114-6 (Mar 1988) ISSN: 0008-428X [Print] Canada
• PMID: 3349373 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Body Weight
• Humans
• Ileum (surgery)
• Obesity, Morbid (therapy)
• Postoperative Complications
• Stomach (surgery)