Balloon Tamponade Utilization for Severe Esophagitis Causing Hemorrhagic Shock.

Esophagitis causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is associated with significant morbidity. We present a case report of two patients with hemorrhagic shock secondary to esophagitis. Both patients underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy demonstrating severe bleeding pan-esophagitis complicated by hemodynamic instability.

Association between gastrointestinal phenotypes and weight gain in younger adults: a prospective 4-year cohort study.

Background/objectives: Gastrointestinal phenotypes have previously been associated with obesity, however it is unknown if these phenotypes are a cause or a consequence of obesity and weight gain. Our aim was to assess whether these gastrointestinal phenotypes are associated with future weight gain in younger adults.

Subjects/methods: At baseline, 126 adult participants under the age of 35 were weighed and underwent measurement of gastrointestinal phenotypes including gastric emptying (GE), gastric volume, satiation, satiety, and gastrointestinal hormones.

Endoscopic Treatments for Obesity.

Purpose of review Endoscopic bariatric therapy (EBT) is a rapidly developing area that has now seen FDA approval of six endoscopic bariatric devices and procedures and there are a number of other novel EBTs progressing through various stages of development with newly published findings. This paper aims to assist readers in either selecting an appropriate therapy for their patient or deciding to incorporate these therapies into their practice. This paper provides an updated review of the available data on EBTs, both FDA approved and not, with a particular focus on effectiveness and safety, as well as guidance for discussing with your patient the decision to use endoscopic therapies.