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Transoral Endoscopic Liver Biopsy During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass - NCT00512512-21224(Clinical Trial 179263)
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Baltimore |
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21224 |
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Steatohepatitis - Morbid Obesity |
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This research is being done to evaluate the ability to obtain a liver sample using upper
endoscopy rather than through a laparoscopic procedure. The investigators hypothesize that
the endoscopic transoral route is as effective as the laparoscopic route.
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Any patient who meets criteria to undergo laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass
(BMI>40 or BMI>35 with multiple medical co morbidities).
2. Age greater than 18 years.
3. Ability to complete all necessary components of study (gastric bypass surgery
standard qualifications).
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Inability to give informed consent
2. Women who are pregnant or in whom pregnancy status cannot be confirmed. |
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July 2, 2010 |
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