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Dr Greenslade does not offer the “mini-bypass”, endoscopic sleeve, lap band or balloon procedures. All patients have access to unlimited bulk-billed follow-up appointments with their surgeon, even years down the line, and are encouraged to make use of those for at least 12 months following...
Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) Versus Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) for treatment of gastric varices because of portal hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2020;54(7):655–60. Article Google Scholar Shah KY, Ren...
conventional ERCP, is not feasible since the duodenum is excluded and connected to the remnant stomach. Options in this situation are double-balloon enteroscopy, laparoscopic-assisted ERCP with a remnant stomach
Milone L, Strong V, Gagner M. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is superior to endoscopic intragastric balloon as a first stage procedure for super-obese patients (BMI > or =50). Obes Surg. 2005;15(5):612–7. PubMedGoogle Scholar Buchwald H, Oien DM. Metabolic/bariatric surgery worldwide 200...
BRTO: balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration CSPH: clinically significant portal hypertension CT: computed tomography EASL: European Association for the Study of the Liver EIS: endoscopic injection sclerotherapy eTIPS: early transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt EUS: endoscopic ultrasound ...
The Weight Loss Surgery Center gastric sleeve and gastric bypass patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, and Glendale.
conventional ERCP, is not feasible since the duodenum is excluded and connected to the remnant stomach. Options in this situation are double-balloon enteroscopy, laparoscopic-assisted ERCP with a remnant stomach gastrostomy, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, and open common bile duct exploration.[...
A balloon catheter is inserted into the jugular or femoral vein and advanced to the heart valve. The pressure of the HV is measured while the balloon is deflated and the catheter floats freely inside the vein. This determines the free HV pressure (FHVP). The balloon is then inflated until...