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minimally invasive approach with successful results. Upper endoscopy has been shown to be safe and
cost effective in the diagnosis and treatment of bariatric surgery complications in the early and late
postoperative period.

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Contributed to the design of the research, drafting of the manuscript and critical revision: Ardila-Gatas J,
Pryor A

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