Uncommon Complication of a Biliary Leak After Adjustable Gastric Band Removal: A Case Report.

In the context of adjustable gastric band (AGB) placements and the prevalent issue of weight regain with associated complications, revision surgery for gastric bands becomes imperative. Such revisions may encompass band removal or conversion to bariatric procedures, often accompanied by an escalated risk profile, potentially contributing to a 20% morbidity rate. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has gained prominence due to its technical simplicity, effectiveness in weight loss, and lower complication rates.

Management of gastropleural leak by video-assisted thoracoscopy after sleeve gastrectomy.

Obesity is a major public health issue with various comorbidities. Sleeve gastrectomy has become a popular treatment for obesity, but it carries the risk of complications, particularly staple line leakage. This case study focused on a 32-year-old woman with grade II obesity and hiatal hernia who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Revisional Single-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass for a Patient With Severe Protein-Calorie Malnutrition: A Case Report.

Obesity is a chronic disorder with numerous manifestations as well as pandemic occurrence on a global scale. One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is a safe and effective surgical procedure for the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases. Revision surgery may be necessary due to postoperative issues, such as protein-calorie deficiency, weight increase, or inadequate weight loss.

One-anastomosis gastric bypass reversal due to severe malnutrition and acute hepatic failure: a case report.

The one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is one of the most popular performed bariatric surgeries and has good long-term success for treating obesity and metabolic diseases. However, some patients can develop severe complications such as malnutrition and hepatic steatosis, which can be corrected with a reversal procedure, as seen in this case. A 20-year-old woman underwent OAGB surgery, which was converted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 4 months after the initial procedure due to malnutrition, both surgeries were performed at a hospital in southern Mexico.

Unexpected finding of leiomyoma during laparoscopic gastric sleeve: a case report.

Obesity is a chronic disease with pandemic levels of prevalence worldwide. The most often performed bariatric procedure is sleeve gastrectomy. Although the patient's history may not indicate preoperative imaging studies, coincidental findings of unexpected pathology are not uncommon, such as leiomyoma.

Substance Use and Psychological Distress in Mexican Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: This observational cross-sectional study examined changes in substance use during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the Mexican population and evaluated whether depression or anxiety was associated with these new consumption patterns.

Methods: An online survey was distributed to the general population. Participants were questioned about their demographics, situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and substance consumption patterns.

Preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Understanding how Mexicans behave during the pandemic could present a complete picture of the phenomenon in our country and provide better management of it.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the Mexican population's behavior and preventive measures.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which a total of 4,004 participants from the general population responded to the survey.

Effects of Oral Zafirlukast, Sildenafil, or Pirfenidone on the Formation of Postsurgical Intra-Abdominal Adhesions in an Experimental Rat Model.

Introduction: Intra-abdominal adhesions' main etiology is surgical procedures that commonly require reintervention. Oral treatments with sildenafil, zafirlukast, and pirfenidone have yielded decreased severity of fibrotic phenomena secondary to the introduction of foreign material. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of oral zafirlukast, sildenafil, or pirfenidone treatment on reducing or preventing intra-abdominal adhesions in an experimental rat model.