The prevalence of Barrett's esophagus after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective study in the United States.
Background/Aims With the increase in the number of patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has emerged as a concerning side effect. Chronic GERD is a well-established risk factor for the development of Barrett's esophagus (BE). This study aimed to determine the...