Publications by authors named "Elie El Feghali"
Article Synopsis
- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a complex disorder with varied clinical manifestations, making it difficult to diagnose, leading to severe outcomes for some patients.
- A case study details a 25-year-old woman with a history of multiple bowel surgeries and infections, highlighting her challenging medical history.
- Further tests revealed she had several aneurysms associated with vEDS and a new variant in the COL3A1 gene, prompting personalized management and family genetic testing.
Surgical management of gallstone ileus after one anastomosis gastric bypass: A case report.
World J Gastrointest Surg
September 2023
Background: Gallstone ileus following one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is an exceptionally rare complication. The presented case report aims to highlight the unique occurrence of this condition and its surgical management. Understanding the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges and successful surgical intervention in such cases is crucial for healthcare professionals involved in bariatric surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The negative impact of obesity on the quality of life (QoL) and its association with multiple comorbidities is unquestionable. The primary objective of this study was to compare the QoL of patients before, 1 year and 5 years after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Secondary objectives were to evaluate the resolution of obesity-related comorbidities and weight loss success.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become the most performed bariatric procedure. Like any surgical intervention, LSG is not free from complications. One of the rarest complications is gastric sleeve stenosis, caused by either stricture or axial rotation of the stomach (twisted gastric tube).
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