Gastrointestinal management of the bariatric surgery patient
Gastrointestinal management of the bariatric surgery patient
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DOI:
10.1016/j.gtc.2004.12.004
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发表时间:
2005-03-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
Kaplan, LM
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作者:
Kaplan, LM
The use of gastrointestinal (GI) weight loss surgery to treat severe and medically complicated obesity has increased rapidly in recent years. Although highly effective, these surgical procedures often are associated with complications that can adversely affect the health and quality of life of its recipients. Beyond the acute peri-operative period, GI and nutritional complications are most common. As a result, gastroenterologists can make an important contribution to the preoperative evaluation and postoperative care of these patients. The preoperative GI evaluation should exclude distal gastric disease, occult GI bleeding, and esophageal dysmotility; identify hepatobiliary disease; and identify and correct nutritional deficiencies. Optimal postoperative care includes efforts to prevent GI and nutritional complications, efficient evaluation and treatment for GI symptoms, and monitoring and treating micronutrient deficiencies. Active participation of the gastroenterologist in the multi-disciplinary team that cares for patients undergoing weight loss surgery can help optimize the outcomes and reduce the risks associated with these important but complex therapies.