title: [Malabsorption after bariatric surgery can increase the risk of post-operative complications of the following plastic surgery].
abstract: Some obese individuals are able to lose weight through dietary changes and exercise, others do so with the help of bariatric surgery. There is a significantly increased risk of post-operative complications after body contouring surgery in post-bariatric patients compared to non-bariatric. Malnutrition/malabsorption is a possible explanation. This article examines the major abnormalities seen in protein, vitamin and trace elements in patients who have undergone gastric bypass, and their implications for following plastic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Klinik for Plastikkirurgi, Brystkirurgi og Brandsårsbehandling, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 København Ø. emir.hasanbegovic@regionh.dk.
authors.forename: Emir
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hasanbegovic
authors.forename: Jens Ahm
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sørensen
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D000075204:Contraindications, Procedure; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors