1. [Gastric bypass as weight loss operation: 10-year experience of one center and challenges of follow-up].
- Author
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Käkelä P, Torpström J, Venesmaa S, Ilves I, Junnila EL, Penttinen K, Martikainen T, Gylling H, Pääkkönen M, and Pihlajamäki J
- Subjects
- Female, Finland epidemiology, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Nutritional Status, Obesity, Morbid epidemiology, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Treatment Outcome, Weight Loss, Gastric Bypass methods, Obesity, Morbid surgery
- Abstract
Introduction: Data about the implementation of long-term follow-up of weight loss operation patients and their nutritional status has been lacking in Finland., Patients and Methods: We examined the postoperative complications and long-term outcome in respect of weight control, symptoms, nutritional status and medication of 173 patients having undergone gastric bypass. The data were collected from patient records and by questionnaires., Results: Postoperative complications and weight loss were at the international level. The number of those using antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs decreased., Conclusions: The results are in agreement with the international level, but follow-up treatment requires attention in Finland.
- Published
- 2013