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ArticleCurrent treatment options in neurology2016

Complications and Surveillance After Bariatric Surgery.

Seth J Concors, Brett L Ecker, Richard Maduka, Alyssa Furukawa, Steven E Raper, Daniel D Dempsey, Noel N Williams, Kristoffel R Dumon

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Article in Current treatment options in neurology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Seth J ConcorsPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Brett L EckerPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Richard MadukaPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Alyssa FurukawaPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Steven E RaperPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Daniel D DempseyPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Noel N WilliamsPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Kristoffel R DumonPenn Medicine, Department of Surgery, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. Kristoffel.Dumon@uphs.upenn.edu.
Penn Center for AIDS Research · USUniversity of Pennsylvania Health System · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

opinion statementBariatric surgery represents a durable and safe treatment modality for morbid obesity. Bariatric surgery results in weight loss by one of two-and possibly both-primary mechanisms, reducing the amount of tolerable intake (restrictive) and reducing the amount of nutrients absorbed by bypassing absorptive intestine (malabsorptive). These procedures have consistently demonstrated superior resolution of obesity and many associated co-morbid conditions as compared to medical management. Beyond the periprocedural complications of surgery, there are longitudinal risks such as weight regain, anatomic complications, and micronutrient deficiencies. Complications related to the anatomic alteration after bariatric surgery include internal herniation, marginal ulcers, dumping syndrome, and gastric band-related complications. Physicians who take care of bariatric patients at any point in their post-operative care must be vigilant for these complications, as they may necessitate urgent intervention or re-operation. Micronutrient deficiencies, which commonly occur after malabsorptive procedures, may present with a wide range of symptoms-including neuropathies, anemia, poor wound healing, and hair loss, among others. Deficiencies of vitamins and minerals frequently result in the need for long-term supplementation and may necessitate intravenous repletion when severe. Bariatric surgery may also alter the absorption of commonly prescribed medications, including anti-psychotic medications.

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Bariatric surgeryGastric bypassMalnutritionMicronutrientsSleeve gastrectomy

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PMID26860932
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