Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

Download or read book Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by Richard I. Rothstein and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-09-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.