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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2014; 20(24): 7777-7784
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7777
Table 1 Common bariatric surgery procedures
Predominantly restrictivePredominantly malabsorptiveMixed
Vertical banded gastroplastyBiliopancreatic diversionGastric bypass surgery
Adjustable gastric bandSleeve gastrectomy with duodenal switch
Sleeve gastrectomy
Gastric plication
Table 2 Upper gastrointestinal post-bariatric surgical complications
InterventionComplications
Banded gastroplastyBand erosion
Adjustable gastric bandingBand erosion
Overinflated band
Roux-en-Y gastric bypassGastrointestinal bleeding
Marginal ulceration
Anastomotic leak and fistula
Gastrojejunal stricture
Biliary-pancreatic diversion and duodenal switchAnastomotic leak, fistula and stricture