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Semiquantitative Assessment of Bowel Habits and Its Relation with Calcium Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery : A Retrospective Study
Joint Authors
Schweitzer, D. H.
Aarts, E. O.
Berends, F. J.
Janssen, I. M. C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Calcium malabsorption after bariatric surgery may be harmful to skeletal health and demands for optimal skeletal management.
Methods.
103 Patients were evaluated retrospectively at 12 months after surgery.
The evaluation included a questionnaire about stool frequency and consistency and laboratory assessments.
Results.
103 Patients, 27 males and 76 females, were included in the study.
83 Patients had an alimentary limb of 100 cm and 20 patients one of 150 cm.
At 12 months after surgery, 77.7% reported changes of bowel habits, albumin adjusted calcium levels were normal in all but 2 patients, and PTH levels were increased in 35%.
Correlations between semiquantified bowel scores (fecal scores) and data from the laboratory demonstrated increasing PTH values along with more frequent and softer/watery stools (RR 30.5, CI 6.2–149.2, P<.001).
There was a trend for higher PTH levels in patients with an alimentary limb of 150 cm.
Normal PTH levels were more frequently found in case of calcium and vitamin D3 use (RR 14.3, CI 3.6–56.5, P<.001).
Conclusion.
This study demonstrates interrelationships between semi-quantified fecal scores, PTH levels, and the compliance of taking calcium/vitamin D3 suppletion.
However, prospective randomized studies are necessary to show causal relationships.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aarts, E. O.& Berends, F. J.& Janssen, I. M. C.& Schweitzer, D. H.. 2010. Semiquantitative Assessment of Bowel Habits and Its Relation with Calcium Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery : A Retrospective Study. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aarts, E. O.…[et al.]. Semiquantitative Assessment of Bowel Habits and Its Relation with Calcium Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery : A Retrospective Study. Journal of Obesity No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450244
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aarts, E. O.& Berends, F. J.& Janssen, I. M. C.& Schweitzer, D. H.. Semiquantitative Assessment of Bowel Habits and Its Relation with Calcium Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery : A Retrospective Study. Journal of Obesity. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450244
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450244