Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Lead Poisoning: A Brief Report.

Gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations of lead poisoning include abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. Depending on the severity of a symptom, surgical consultation is required. The present study aimed to make a comparison between the mean blood lead levels of patients hospitalized for lead toxicity and the various Gl symptoms.

Using Anthropometric and Demographic Factors to Predict Small Bowel Length to Prevent Malnutrition in Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Small bowel length measurements and estimation have high clinical importance, especially in bariatric surgeries to prevent postoperation malnutrition. This study aimed to investigate the possible correlation between demographic and anthropometric factors with small bowel length.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 150 patients that were candidates of abdominal surgeries.

The Association of Demographic Characteristics with the Rate of Weight Loss and Changes in Nutritional Factors (Albumin, Vitamin D3, Ferritin) One Year after One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.

Background: The effect of bariatric surgery on weight loss (WL) of patients with severe obesity is an established finding. However, some studies have shown that other factors such as demographic characteristics can also be involved in the extent of success and relapse of obesity. Thus, this study was performed to determine the association of demographic characteristics with the rate of weight loss and changes in nutritional factors one year after one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB).

Effect of Pioglitazone on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Morbid Obese Patients; a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common obesity-related disease. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of pioglitazone on NAFLD in morbid obese patients.

Materials And Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial study that was performed in 2020-2021 on 44 patients who had grade 3 NAFLD.

Assessment of Endothelial Function in Iranian Healthy Obese Patients after Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Endothelial function plays a critical role in cardiovascular homeostasis. Morbid obesity is associated with an enhanced risk of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammation. Bariatric surgery (BS) is a promising method used recently for weight loss; however, the number of studies that have examined the effect of BS on endothelial function is limited.

Evaluation and Comparison on the Results of Totally Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Surgery under General and Spinal Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia.

Background: Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair surgery is one of the recently considered hernioplasty methods. Here, in the current study, we aimed to compare the results of TEP hernia repair surgery in the two groups of general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial that was performed in 2018-2019 in Isfahan on 106 patients undergoing TEP inguinal hernia repair.

Single-Anastomosis Sleeve Jejunal Bypass, a Novel Bariatric Surgery, Versus Other Familiar Methods: Results of a 6-Month Follow-up-a Comparative Study.

Background: Obesity and its associated morbidities have become a significant concern all over the world. Bariatric surgery, regardless of its type, is the most effective approach for treating morbid obesity. Single-anastomosis sleeve jejunal (SASJ) bypass is a novel bariatric surgery technique and can be considered for patients with former background of severe gastroesophageal symptoms.