Chapter
Chapter 8 Abdominal Emergencies in Bariatric Patients
Abstract
Obesity is increasing in global prevalence and has a significant impact on individual health as well as on health care systems. A number of surgical procedures have been developed in recent years and are increasing in popularity to treat a subset of obese patients. Commonly performed procedures include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. As with any surgical intervention, there are a number of common and …
Authors
Alwahbi O; Alabousi A; Patlas MN; Goransky A; Haider EA
Book title
Emergency Imaging of At-Risk Patients
Pagination
pp. 130-145
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2023
DOI
10.1016/b978-0-323-87661-2.00010-5