Abstract
Acute complications after bariatric surgery include rhabdomyolysis and immobilization hypercalcemia. The most common long-term metabolic complications following bariatric surgery are anemia and metabolic bone disease. Neuropathy, acute Wemicke's encephalopathy and vitamin A deficiency also occur. Prevention, diagnosis,and treatment of these disorders are necessary parts of lifelong care after bariatric surgery.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Biliopancreatic Diversion / adverse effects
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Biliopancreatic Diversion / methods
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Body Mass Index
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gastric Bypass / adverse effects
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Gastric Bypass / methods
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Gastroplasty / adverse effects
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Gastroplasty / methods
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Humans
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Jejunoileal Bypass / adverse effects
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Jejunoileal Bypass / methods
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Male
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Metabolic Diseases / diagnosis*
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Metabolic Diseases / etiology
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Metabolic Diseases / therapy*
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Middle Aged
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Obesity, Morbid / diagnosis
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Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
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Postoperative Complications / therapy
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Stomach / surgery*