Incidence of Anastomotic Strictures after Gastric Bypass: A Prospective Consecutive Routine Endoscopic Study 1 Month and 17 Months After Surgery in 441 Patients with Morbid Obesity

摘要

Anastomotic stricture after gastric bypass for morbid obesity has been reported as the most frequent complication after surgery. The objective of this study is to determine in a prospective and consecutive endoscopic evaluation the true incidence of this complication early and late after gastric bypass.