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6711748

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1984-5-10
pubmed:abstractText
The effect of weight loss produced by gastric exclusion on the metabolism of previously morbidly obese persons was examined. A standardized gastric exclusion procedure was performed in 150 morbidly obese patients during a 6 year period. These patients were followed for from 6 to 60 months (mean 27.8 months). The mean excess weight loss was 75 percent and was maintained from 2 to 5 years. A small but significant decrease was noted during the first 3 to 6 postoperative months in the parameters of protein metabolism examined. Although this may reflect mild depletion in protein stores, of greater importance was the demonstration that these parameters spontaneously corrected themselves by 12 months. Mild abnormalities in serum electrolyte concentrations were noted in the postoperative period. They appeared to be related to dehydration, were not clinically significant, and also resolved spontaneously. Clinically significant abnormalities in divalent ions were absent. Significant and sustained reductions in blood pressure, fasting glucose concentration, serum triglyceride values, and uric acid and hepatic enzyme concentrations were demonstrated in the entire population. A small and non-sustained decrease in cholesterol was seen. Hypertension was eliminated in 96 percent of the affected subpopulation, diabetes in 100 percent, gout in 100 percent, hyperlipidemia in 92 percent, and improved hepatic function was found in 95 percent. These changes should reduce the overall morbidity and mortality of the patient population in the future.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0002-9610
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
147
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
468-76
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1984
pubmed:articleTitle
Prospective metabolic evaluation of 150 consecutive patients who underwent gastric exclusion.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article