Duodenal WallFlex stent placement promptly improves oral intake in a majority of inoperable patients with malignant gastroduodenal obstruction. In approximately half the patients achieving GOOSS 2-3, the capacity for solid food intake endures until death or last follow-up.

GERD patients consuming a late-evening meal had significantly greater supine acid reflux compared to when they consumed an early meal, especially in overweight patients, and in patients with esophagitis or HH. These findings support the recommendations to our GERD patients to eat dinner early and to lose weight.