Endoscopic and Pharmacologic Treatment of Obesity in Patients With Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Patients with hereditary polyposis syndromes (HPS) are among the highest risk of multiple types of cancer. This risk is further magnified by comorbid obesity; however, HPS present unique risks for bariatric surgery. The advent of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies along with advancements in the realm of antiobesity medications provides potential weight loss alternatives in this vulnerable population. We present 2 cases of patients with obesity and HPS successfully treated with intragastric balloons in combination with antiobesity medications.
Source: ACG Case Reports Journal
Institutions: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402485186