Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy combined with montelukast for obese patients with secretory otitis media

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 120692
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120692

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy combined with montelukast for obese patients with secretory otitis media

Hua-Long Qiang, Xiang-Li Yao, Zhen-Feng Jiang, Wei Wang

Hua-Long Qiang, Zhen-Feng Jiang, Wei Wang, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233004, Anhui Province, China

Xiang-Li Yao, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233004, Anhui Province, China

Author contributions: Qiang HL, Yao XL and Jiang ZF contributed to research design, data collection, data analysis, and paper writing; Wang W was responsible for research design, funding application, data analysis, reviewing and editing, communication coordination, ethical review, copyright and licensing, and follow-up.

Institutional review board statement: The research was reviewed and approved by the Bengbu Medical College, No. 2026-09.

Informed consent statement: All research participants or their legal guardians provided written informed consent prior to study registration.

Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest is associated with this work.

STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement-checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement-checklist of items.

Data sharing statement: No other data available.

Corresponding author: Wei Wang, Chief Physician, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu 233004, Anhui Province, China. qang2026@163.com

Received: March 6, 2026
Revised: March 26, 2026
Accepted: April 14, 2026
Published online: June 27, 2026
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Core Tip: This study first demonstrates that adding short-term montelukast after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy significantly accelerates middle ear effusion resolution and improves Eustachian tube function in obese patients with secretory otitis media, without affecting weight loss outcomes. This combined strategy offers a safe, effective approach for comprehensive management of this specific population.