Malnutrition in post mini gastric bypass - A case study

Authors : A.N Malleswari, Mubasira Siddiqa Sameera

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2019.004

Volume : 2

Issue : 1

Year : 2019

Page No : 18-19

Bariatric surgery often improves health outcomes for morbidly obese patients and is increasing in popularity. Nutritional deficiencies represent a relevant long-term clinical problem in patients who underwent bariatric surgery as a result of modifications to the gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology, which could impact macro- and micro-nutrient absorption and occasionally lead to protein-energy malnutrition³ (PEM). Nutritional deficiency due to loss of follow up and non-compliance with routine mineral and multivitamin supplements is not uncommonly encountered following bariatric surgery.

Keywords: MGB-Mini gastric bypass, IV-Intravenous, TPN-Total parenteral nutrition, OPD-out-patient department.

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