Pre- and postoperative esophageal and gastric pH levels in morbidly obese patients undergoing vertical gastroplasty.
Title | Pre- and postoperative esophageal and gastric pH levels in morbidly obese patients undergoing vertical gastroplasty. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2004 |
Authors | Papavramidis, T. S., Papavramidis S. T., Sapalidis K. G., Kessisoglou I. I., & Gamvros O. I. |
Journal | Obes Surg |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 271-4 |
Date Published | 2004 Feb |
ISSN | 0960-8923 |
Keywords | Adult, Esophagus, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Gastroplasty, Humans, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Male, Obesity, Morbid, Stomach, Time Factors |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine whether the anatomicofunctional changes induced by vertical gastroplasty lead to pH alterations in the esophagus and body and antrum of the stomach. |
DOI | 10.1381/096089204322857690 |
Alternate Journal | Obes Surg |
PubMed ID | 15018760 |