Chronic Gastritis in Morbidly Obese Patients with Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Obesity is a condition that has significant impact on public health. Recent exciting studies have linked chronic gastritis and H. pylori infection to obesity. Chronic gastritis has shown increased prevalence in obesity, more particularly H. pylori-related gastritis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic gastritis in morbidly obese patients who were subjected to sleeve gastrectomy, with focus on H. pylori-related gastritis. The aim was to demonstrate any influence on chronic gastritis of the surgical procedure or its post-operative course.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahmed Mohammad Makki, Saleh Mohammad Aldaqal, Shahad Hamadan Alorabi, Ismail Ahmed Nemri, Maha Mohammad Alajami
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