A Preliminary Observation of Weight Loss Following Left Gastric Artery Embolization in Humans
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Objectives.
Embolization of the left gastric artery (LGA), which preferentially supplies the gastric fundus, has been shown to produce weight loss in animal models.
However, weight loss after LGA embolization in humans has not been previously established.
The aim of this study was to evaluate postprocedural weight loss in patients following LGA embolization.
Subjects/Methods.
A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients who underwent LGA embolization for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding was performed.
Postprocedural weight loss in this group was compared to a control group of patients who had undergone embolization of other arteries for upper GI bleeding.
Results.
The experimental group (N=19) lost an average of 7.3% of their initial body weight within three months of LGA embolization, which was significantly greater than the 2% weight loss observed in the control group (N=28) (P=0.006).
No significant differences were seen between the groups in preprocedural body mass index (BMI), age, postprocedural care in the intensive care unit, history of malignancy, serum creatinine, or left ventricular ejection fraction.
Conclusions.
The current data suggest that body weight in humans may be modulated via LGA embolization.
Continued research is warranted with prospective studies to further investigate this phenomenon.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gunn, Andrew J.& Oklu, Rahmi. 2014. A Preliminary Observation of Weight Loss Following Left Gastric Artery Embolization in Humans. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gunn, Andrew J.& Oklu, Rahmi. A Preliminary Observation of Weight Loss Following Left Gastric Artery Embolization in Humans. Journal of Obesity No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042314
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gunn, Andrew J.& Oklu, Rahmi. A Preliminary Observation of Weight Loss Following Left Gastric Artery Embolization in Humans. Journal of Obesity. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042314
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042314