Bariatric surgery can provide considerable weight loss and improvement in comorbid conditions. However, surgery is not without associated complications. Post-operative complications related to bariatric surgery include nutritional deficits, biliary tract disease, early and late dumping syndrome, marginal ulcers, gastrointestinal leaks, gastro-gastro fistulas, internal hernias, and venous thromboembolism. A strong understanding of the possible complications related to bariatric surgery is essential to appropriately evaluate and treat your patients.

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Post-operative Complications Following Bariatric Surgery

  • Lena Egbert,
  • James A. Madura,
  • Aaron Munoz,
  • Natasha A. Sioda,
  • Fernando Elli

摘要

Bariatric surgery can provide considerable weight loss and improvement in comorbid conditions. However, surgery is not without associated complications. Post-operative complications related to bariatric surgery include nutritional deficits, biliary tract disease, early and late dumping syndrome, marginal ulcers, gastrointestinal leaks, gastro-gastro fistulas, internal hernias, and venous thromboembolism. A strong understanding of the possible complications related to bariatric surgery is essential to appropriately evaluate and treat your patients.