Nutritional Deficiencies Related to Obesity Surgery

April 2007 in “ Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique ”

V. Folope, Moı̈se Coëffier, Pierre Déchelotte

bariatric surgery gastric reduction surgery bypass procedures fat-soluble vitamins folic acid zinc protein deficiency anemia neurological disorders Gayet-Wernicke encephalopathy peripheral neuropathies malabsorption bone demineralization hair loss hemeralopia micronutrient monitoring supplementation vitamins night blindness

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Studysummary This review highlights that bariatric surgery can increase nutritional deficiencies in morbidly obese patients, with particular emphasis on the risks of deficiency due to reduced food intake and malabsorption.

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