Author commentary on Lea Fayad et al.

Lea Fayad et al. Cryoballoon ablation for gastric pouch and/or outlet reduction in patients with weight regain post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Study reporting results of cryoballoon ablation therapy in 22 patients with weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Technical success was 89.5 % for outlet ablation and 93.0 % for pouch ablation, with significant reduction in sizes for both. Although patients also demonstrated weight loss, studies on longer-term risk of weight gain are required.

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Article published online:
25 February 2020