Vk. Markov et al., LATE-TERM RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR FORMA TION OF A SMALL STOMACH IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH EXTREME DEGREES OF ALIMENTARY-CONSTITUTIONAL OBESITY, Hirurgia, (5), 1994, pp. 46-49
The authors analyse experience in the treatment of 415 patients with e
xtreme alimentary-constitutional obesity (ACO) by operation for format
ion of a small stomach (FSS). Seventy-five patients were followed up a
nd examined 3-5 years after the operation. FSS leads to stable and sig
nificant loss of body weight. Its degree depends on the diameter of th
e anastomosis between the proximal and distal parts of the stomach and
the initial excess of body weight. The working capacity of the patien
ts is restored in the late-term postoperative periods and diseases att
endant to obesity disappear or take a milder course. The success of th
e treatment is determined significantly by the correct choice of the p
atients for surgery. Operations for FSS may be repeated for very stric
t indications in specialized clinics experienced in the treatment of p
atients with obesity.