Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics
Author | : Richard I. Rothstein |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2017-09-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780323524070 |
ISBN-13 | : 0323524079 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Dr. Rothstein has assembled top experts to present the current status of the role of endoscopy in managing the obese patient. Authors present current clinical information on the following topics: Small Bowel Target Devices and Techniques; Reimbursement Issues for Endoscopic Devices Used for Metabolic Endoscopy; the Physiologic Alteractions of Bariatric Surgery; Non-Balloon Gastric and Pyloric Therapies for Obesity; Aspiration Therapy for Obesity; Endoscopic Therapies after Surgery; Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing: Role for Diabetes Treatment; Gastric Plication; and Gastric Balloons. Readers should come away with the information they need to utilize endoscopic techniques to improve outcomes in their patients.