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Complications with a bariatric patient following surgery abroad.
- Source :
- Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN); Jun2024, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p40-43, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
-
Abstract
- The article presents a case study of a 43-year-old patient who underwent bariatric surgery abroad. It mentions that, initially, the surgery was without complications, but upon returning to the United Kingdom, the patient faced severe wound healing problems and psychological distress. It highlights the risks and challenges associated with medical tourism for bariatric procedures.
- Subjects :
- BARIATRIC surgery
WEIGHT loss
WOUND healing
SKIN grafting
SURGICAL wound dehiscence
HEALTH insurance
MEDICAL tourism
SURGICAL complications
NEGATIVE-pressure wound therapy
SEPSIS
OVERWEIGHT persons
SURGICAL site infections
EXUDATES & transudates
SURGICAL site
COVID-19 pandemic
PATIENT aftercare
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20576021
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177763738