Simultaneous resection of a gastric submucosal lipoma in the setting of bariatric surgery: A case report and review of current literature.

Introduction: Gastric submucosal lipoma is an uncommon finding in the stomach. A benign fatty tumor that is asymptomatic majority of the time. However, symptomatic and bigger tumors can be difficult to manage surgically and require detailed surgical planning prior to proceeding with bariatric surgery.

Symptoms and dietary practices of irritable bowel syndrome patients compared to controls: results of a USA national survey.

Background: Little is known regarding the dietary behaviors and epidemiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients in the USA.

Methods: This was an IRB-approved cross-sectional survey conducted via a secured online server (SurveyMonkey®). A representative sample of the US population was queried regarding demographics, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, treatments and dietary practices.

Covered Esophageal Stenting Is Effective for Symptomatic Gastric Lumen Narrowing and Related Complications Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background And Study Aims: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining popularity in treating morbid obesity. Prior studies showed a 3.5% risk of gastric sleeve stenosis (GSS).