Role of routine upper endoscopy before bariatric surgery in the Middle East population: a review of 1278 patients
Introduction The routine use of preoperative endoscopy for patients undergoing bariatric surgery is controversial. Although many surgeons find it unnecessary, others still consider it a mandatory tool in preoperative assessment. Patients and methods We reviewed the medical records of all...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-0659-2395 |