• Effect of Perioperative Dexamethasone and Different NSAIDs on Anastomotic Leak Risk: A Propensity Score Analysis 

      Rushfeldt, Christian; Agledahl, Uwe; Sveinbjørnsson, Baldur; Søreide, Kjetil; Wilsgaard, Tom (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11)
      Background Perioperative use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with risk of anastomotic leak (AL). However, concomitant use of other drugs could infer a bias in risk assessment. Thus, we aimed to interrogate the risk of AL associated with NSAIDs and steroids used perioperatively. Methods This study includes a consecutive series of patients having surgery involving ...
    • A nutrition problem solved by a two-step endoscopic removal of a non-adjustable gastric band 

      Johansen, Christer; Norum, Jan; Engebretsen, Bernt E.; Agledahl, Uwe (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-01)
      Bariatric surgery is an effective approach for weight loss and short-term improvement in metabolic disorders. Stenosis is a common complication of gastric banding. Balloon dilatation or gastrotomy has been employed in this setting. Few studies have indicated endoscopic removal of the band a feasible procedure. We present a 60-year-old female who underwent gastric banding in 1985 and suffered from ...