No abstract

No abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the severity of the erectile (ED) dysfunction among type 2 diabetic men. For subjective information patients were asked to fill up the IIEF questionnaire. This study was also done to correlate ED with other variables like age, obesity, duration of diabetes, degree of diabetic control and complications of diabetes. Neuropathy was assessed objectively by using the Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT).

Background & objectives: Ghrelin is an orexigenic gut hormone expressed by the gastric fundus. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) procedure involves resection of the gastric fundus leading to a decreased appetite and weight loss. This study was undertaken to determine the levels of plasma ghrelin after sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients. Methods: The study was conducted on 90 morbidly obese patients [body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m 2 ] and severely obese patients (BMI >35/kg/m 2 ) who underwent sleeve gastrectomy. The patients were followed up for six months. Weight loss parameters and plasma ghrelin levels were assessed pre- and postoperatively. Results: A significant weight loss and decrease in BMI were observed at three and six months postoperatively. A significant decrease in plasma ghrelin levels over six months of follow up postoperatively was also seen. Interpretation & conclusions: These preliminary findings indicated inhibition of ghrelin production after LSG leading to a decrease in the plasma ghrelin levels within a few days of surgery and sustainable weight loss in obese patients.

No abstract