Bariatric surgeryRoux-en-Y gastric bypassGastric bypassSleeve gastrectomyGastric bandingBiliopancreatic diversionDuodenal switchPostoperative complicationsObesity is a pandemic condition, and surgery remains the most effective and durable option for weight loss and reduction of obesity-related morbidity and ...
Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity is gaining acceptance and recognition. It seems absurd that in certain countries people now die of gluttony rather than hunger. Even more disturbing is that bariatric surgery is performed in countries where hunger and malnutrition are common. But, fortunately, ...
Leaks are the most common post-operative complication of bariatric surgery; a procedure which is on the rise owing to the increased prevalence of obesity. Pierre Eisendrath and Jacques Deviere discuss the use of endoscopy as a therapeutic approach to res
Bariatric surgery is being performed more often to alleviate the symptoms of severe obesity. There are complications to this surgery that need to be understood, however. To help understand the pathophysiology of neuromuscular complications after bariatric surgery, this article reviews the techniques and ...
Bariatric Surgery Procedures Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) involves creating a vertical pouch by stapling the front to the back wall of the stomach below the esophagogastric junction. The end of the newly created gastric pouch is constricted with either a 1-cm diame...
"Physicians need to make candidate patients aware of the potential complications of bariatric surgery," Dr. Merkle told reporters at a press briefing. "It's in the news a lot, but typically only the success stories are reported." He is an associate professor of radiology at Duke University ...
Considering taking supplements to treat bariatric surgery complications? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of bariatric surgery complications. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects, dosage details and user reviews for the vitamins and suppl...
Measurements and main results: The mean BMI in the bariatric surgery group was 35.2 卤 7.9 kg/m2, compared to 46.3 卤 5.6 kg/m2 in the control group (P 40 kg/m2, patients with a history of bariatric surgery before hysterectomy had a lower odds of complications during hysterectomy, but ...
DeMaria EJ, Pate V. Overview of bariatric surgery complications. UpToDate [cited 2022 Jan].https://www.uptodate.com/contents/outcomes-of-bariatric-surgery. Kuehn FG, Teixeira AF. Imaging after bariatric surgery: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric banding. Abdom Radiol. 20...
We attempted to improve the awareness of both clinicians and surgeons on the adverse neurological complications of bariatric surgery and management of these complications. This is a 1-year chart-based retrospective study of 705 patients who underwent bariatric surgery due to morbid obesity. All ...