Table 3.
Proposed mechanisms for increased GERD after SG | Reference |
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Hypotension of the lower esophageal sphincter | Braghetto et al. [48] |
Blunting of the angle of His | Himpens et al. [49] |
Decreased gastric compliance and volume (leading to increased gastric pressure) | yehoshua et al. [50] |
Decreased gastric emptying | Himpens et al. [49], Melissas et al. [32] |
Decreased plasma ghrelin (dysmotility) | Nahata et al. [51] |
Gastric sleeve shape | Lazoura et al. [52] |
Increase in hiatal hernia | Baumann et al. [53] |
Neofundus | Himpens et al. [40] |