Bariatric Surgery Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Who are candidates for bariatric surgery?
A
BMI>40 without comorbid illness
BMI 35-39.9 with at least 1 serious comorbid illness
-T2DM, Fatty liver, HTN
2
Q
What is the most common contraindication to bariatric surgery?
A
Major depression, psychosis or eating disorders
3
Q
What are common side effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy?
A
Narrowing or stenosis of the remnant stomach, leaks and severe GERD
4
Q
What are common side effects of a Roux-en-Y gastic bypass?
A
marginal ulcer formation, dumping syndrome, weight regain
5
Q
What are common side effects of gastric band surgery?
A
band erosion into the stomach and slippage of the band off the stomach
