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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2014; 6(11): 220-228
Published online Nov 27, 2014. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i11.220
Published online Nov 27, 2014. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i11.220
Medical management of patients after bariatric surgery: Principles and guidelines
Abd Elrazek Mohammad Ali Abd Elrazek, Department of Gatsroenterology and Hepatology, Al-Azhar Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Asiut Brach, Asuit 721572, Egypt
Abduh Elsayed Mohamed Elbanna, Department of General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery-Head of Bariatric; unit (D) - Al Husain university Hospital, Al Azhar University, Darrasa-Cairo 16789, Egypt
Shymaa E Bilasy, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
Author contributions: Abd Elrazek MAA wrote, drafted the manuscript and designed the figures; Elbanna AEM wrote the manuscript and designed figures; Bilasy SE wrote and critical revised the manuscript; all authors approved the final version of this review.
Correspondence to: Dr. Abd Elrazek Mohammad Ali Abd Elrazek, Department of Gatsroenterology and Hepatology, Al-Azhar Faculty of Medicine, King Faisal Area, Al-Azhar University, Asiut 721572, Egypt. ahmadrazek@gmail.com
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Received: August 7, 2014
Revised: September 6, 2014
Accepted: October 28, 2014
Published online: November 27, 2014
Revised: September 6, 2014
Accepted: October 28, 2014
Published online: November 27, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide that impacts the life of individuals both physically and psychologically. There are several well-established health hazards associated with obesity. Additionally, obese subjects are often exposed to public disapproval because of their fatness which significantly affects their psychosocial behavior. Bariatric surgery is one of the definite solutions for obesity. In this review, we will briefly discuss the general guidelines that should be considered before bariatric surgery. Also, we discuss the protocols of patients’ postoperative care and the management of medical disorders that must be considered after bariatric surgery.