Bariatric Embolization: Pilot Study on the Impact of Gastroprotective Agents and Arterial Distribution on Ulceration Risk and Efficacy in a Porcine Model

Administration of gastroprotective agents and embolization of fewer arteries to the gastric fundus did not prevent gastric ulceration in treated animals. Only animals that underwent embolization of all gastric arteries exhibited significant decreases in serum ghrelin levels.