The article discusses management being done for bariatric patients with lymphoedema at a South West Wales clinic as well as issues being encountered therein. It indicates increasing obesity rates in Great Britain, meaning more patients for the clinic. Four management focuses for lymphoedema care are ...
Currently bariatric surgery is the most effective intervention in managing morbid obesity and its comorbidities. As more patients become eligible for and pursue weight reduction surgery, it becomes important for the clinician to possess a thorough understanding of the different procedures available and ...
Patients who undergo bariatric surgery traditionally have a high rate of attrition to follow-up, but under the streamlined care coordination of the obesity medicine physician, their post-operative risk of nutritional deficiencies, weight regain and other adverse outcomes can be minimized. In this way...
Summary The prevalence of obesity has become a global health concern, and severe obesity is associated with various chronic diseases and decreased quality of life. Bariatric surgery has shown success in treating obesity. Nevertheless, some patients experience weight regain and unsatisfactory outcomes. Mul...
Severe protein malnutrition in a morbidly obese patient after bariatric surgery 2015, Nutrition Citation Excerpt : It has been reported that patients undergoing RYGB surgery with long Roux-en-Y limb and duodenal bypass have an increased risk for protein deficiency due to less contact of the food ...
Postsurgical leaks after bariatric procedures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. They usually arise from anastomotic and staple line failures that are attributed to surgical technique, ischemia, and patient comorbid conditions. Timely diagnosis from subtle clinical clues is the key to ap...
Patients have problems after bariatric operations because of knowledge deficits; attitudinal, social, and psychologic influences; and anatomic and physiologic effects of these operations. Specific difficulties specific to the type of bariatric operation may arise. Although certain complications may be averted...
The Role of the Physical Therapist in the Management of the Bariatric PatientObesity affects people of all ages, socioeconomic status, and races. Obese patients commonly have low energy levels which coupled with pain can lead to inability to perform regular activities such as......
Management of super-super obese patients poses a particular challenge for bariatric surgeons. Many staged algorithms exist for these patients. Essentially all of these involve a lower-risk procedure like sleeve gastrectomy first before a definitive second-stage procedure like gastric bypass or duodenal ...
Chapter 15 - Perioperative Management of the Bariatric Surgery Patient PURPOSE: The perioperative management of bariatric surgery patients is described. SUMMARY: Obesity and anatomical changes create unique challenges for clin... JP O'Leary 被引量: 6发表: 2007年 Perioperative management of the bleeding...