Louise Ladebo1,2, Pernille V Pedersen3, Grzegorz J Pacyk4, Jens Peter Kroustrup4, Asbjørn M Drewes5,3, Christina Brock5,3, Anne E Olesen3,6. 1. Mech-Sense, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Aalborg University Hospital, Medicinerhuset 4th floor, Mølleparkvej 4, DK-9000, Aalborg, Denmark. louiseladebo@gmail.com. 2. Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark. louiseladebo@gmail.com. 3. Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark. 4. Department of Clinical Medicine and Endocrinology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark. 5. Mech-Sense, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Aalborg University Hospital, Medicinerhuset 4th floor, Mølleparkvej 4, DK-9000, Aalborg, Denmark. 6. Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Studies investigating the underlying pathophysiology are needed to help explain and understand the postoperative complications following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. This study aimed to characterize segmental gastrointestinal pH profiles, motility measures, and transit times in patients with RYGB. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nineteen patients with RYGB underwent a standardized wireless motility capsule assessment. The oro-cecal segment was defined from capsule ingestion until the passage of the ileocecal junction. Segmental median pH, motility index, and transit time were determined for the oro-cecal and colonic segment as well as for the first and last hour of both these segments. For comparison to reference values, data from 17 healthy age- and gender-matched controls was used. A mixed effect model was used to describe differences between groups. RESULTS: Median pH was high in patients with RYGB during the first hour of the oro-cecal segment (6.45 ± 0.4 vs 3.65 ± 1.55 pH units for healthy controls; P < 0.001), as well as during the entire oro-cecal segment (6.97 ± 0.4 vs 5.51 ± 1.1 pH units; P < 0.001). The same was evident for the median motility index (152 ± 64 vs 35.8 ± 31.1 mmHg*sec/min; P < 0.001 and 130 ± 65.9 vs 89.1 ± 20 mmHg*sec/min; P < 0.012, respectively). Median motility index was low the first hour of the colon (55.2 ± 45.7 vs 122 ± 77.9 mmHg*sec/min; P < 0.002). Additionally, patients had short oro-cecal transit time (5.8 ± 1.6 vs 7.6 ± 1.4 h; P < 0.001) and long colonic transit time (29.4 ± 17.5 vs 19.6 ± 12.2 h; P = 0.048). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with RYGB, the oro-cecal segment was characterized by an alkaline intraluminal environment, high motility activity, and short transit time. In contrast, colonic transit time was long.
BACKGROUND: Studies investigating the underlying pathophysiology are needed to help explain and understand the postoperative complications following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. This study aimed to characterize segmental gastrointestinal pH profiles, motility measures, and transit times in patients with RYGB. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nineteen patients with RYGB underwent a standardized wireless motility capsule assessment. The oro-cecal segment was defined from capsule ingestion until the passage of the ileocecal junction. Segmental median pH, motility index, and transit time were determined for the oro-cecal and colonic segment as well as for the first and last hour of both these segments. For comparison to reference values, data from 17 healthy age- and gender-matched controls was used. A mixed effect model was used to describe differences between groups. RESULTS: Median pH was high in patients with RYGB during the first hour of the oro-cecal segment (6.45 ± 0.4 vs 3.65 ± 1.55 pH units for healthy controls; P < 0.001), as well as during the entire oro-cecal segment (6.97 ± 0.4 vs 5.51 ± 1.1 pH units; P < 0.001). The same was evident for the median motility index (152 ± 64 vs 35.8 ± 31.1 mmHg*sec/min; P < 0.001 and 130 ± 65.9 vs 89.1 ± 20 mmHg*sec/min; P < 0.012, respectively). Median motility index was low the first hour of the colon (55.2 ± 45.7 vs 122 ± 77.9 mmHg*sec/min; P < 0.002). Additionally, patients had short oro-cecal transit time (5.8 ± 1.6 vs 7.6 ± 1.4 h; P < 0.001) and long colonic transit time (29.4 ± 17.5 vs 19.6 ± 12.2 h; P = 0.048). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with RYGB, the oro-cecal segment was characterized by an alkaline intraluminal environment, high motility activity, and short transit time. In contrast, colonic transit time was long.
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