Gastrointestinal system and obesity.
Several significant changes occur in the gastrointestinal system with obesity that can effect management in critical illness. This population is at risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal compartment syndrome, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and an increased incidence of cholelithiasis. It is important for critical care providers to be aware of these potential complicating factors.
Ashburn
Doyle D
DD
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822, USA.
Reed
Mary Jane
MJ
D000005:Abdomen / Q000503:physiopathology; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D065626:Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*