Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	120692
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy combined with montelukast for obese patients with secretory otitis media
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hua-Long Qiang, Xiang-Li Yao, Zhen-Feng Jiang and Wei Wang
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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
Key Words	Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Montelukast; Obesity; Secretory otitis media; Eustachian tube function; Quality of life
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.
Citation	Qiang HL, Yao XL, Jiang ZF, Wang W. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy combined with montelukast for obese patients with secretory otitis media. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-06 09:56
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-06 09:56
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 07:13
Return for Revision	2026-03-17 07:13
Revised	2026-03-26 09:02
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-14 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-14 04:33
Articles in Press	2026-04-14 04:33
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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