Comment on: Upper endoscopy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: diagnostic yield and factors associated with relevant findings.

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In the current manuscript [ [1] Boerlage T.C.C. Wolvers P.J.D. Bruin S.C. et al. Upper endoscopy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: diagnostic yield and factors associated with relevant findings. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020; 16: 868-877 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (2) Google Scholar ], the authors reported the results of diagnostic upper endoscopy for a cohort of 250 consequent patients who presented with complaints after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Ninety-eight patients (39.2%) with a relevant finding at upper endoscopy were identified, mostly marginal ulcer and stomal stenosis. The postoperative endoscopic findings can help us better understand long-term complications after bariatric surgery. The authors should be commended for identifying risks factors to an abnormal upper endoscopy (male sex, smoking, alcohol consumption, referral reason, and prior imaging studies). Upper endoscopy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: diagnostic yield and factors associated with relevant findingsSurgery for Obesity and Related DiseasesVol. 16Issue 7PreviewAfter laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass many patients present with complaints for which an upper endoscopy is performed. However, often no abnormalities are found. Full-Text PDF