Case reports--resolution of Barrett's disease and esophageal epithelial atypia after gastric bypass and LAP-BAND

Craig G Chang; Edward Perez

doi:10.1007/s11695-009-9974-8

Case reports--resolution of Barrett's disease and esophageal epithelial atypia after gastric bypass and LAP-BAND

Obes Surg. 2009 Nov;19(11):1597-8. doi: 10.1007/s11695-009-9974-8. Epub 2009 Sep 15.

Authors

Craig G Chang¹, Edward Perez

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Citizens Medical Center, 2700 Citizens Plaza, Suite 401, Victoria, TX 77901, USA. cchang@victoriasurgeon.org

PMID: 19756886
DOI: 10.1007/s11695-009-9974-8

Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux is a well-recognized complication of obesity. Long-term reflux is associated with the progression from esophageal injury to Barrett's esophagus then to carcinoma. Bariatric surgery may prevent reflux and the progression of esophageal injury. We present two cases that had remission of their esophageal problems after differing bariatric operations.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anti-Ulcer Agents / therapeutic use
Barrett Esophagus / drug therapy
Barrett Esophagus / etiology*
Barrett Esophagus / pathology
Barrett Esophagus / prevention & control
Esophagitis / etiology
Esophagitis / pathology
Esophagoscopy*
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass
Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications*
Gastroesophageal Reflux / drug therapy
Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
Gastroesophageal Reflux / prevention & control
Gastroplasty
Humans
Male
Metaplasia
Middle Aged
Obesity / complications*
Obesity / surgery*
Omeprazole / therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Anti-Ulcer Agents
Omeprazole