Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH WLS??????? LISA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 In a message dated 10/8/01 10:49:51 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH WLS??????? LISA >> Yes, it does. There are certain kinds of WLS in which removal of the lower stomach (the antreum) can result in an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. This does NOT apply to the DS (but does to the BPD only procedure) nor does it apply to the RNY IF the lower stomach is left in the body (which it often is). all the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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