Bariatric surgery and associated complications: radiological imaging

Obesity is an increasing problem faced by the healthcare system. In managing obesity, bariatric surgery is becoming more important with evidence showing a reduction in long-term morbidity and mortality. There are special challenges faced by the radiology department in providing an imaging service fo...

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Published in:Radiologe 2011-05, Vol.51 (5), p.352
Main Authors: Karpitschka, M, Lang, R, Jauch, K W, Reiser, M F, Weckbach, S
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Bariatric Surgery - adverse effects
Bariatric Surgery - methods
Diagnostic Imaging - methods
Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnosis
Gastrointestinal Diseases - etiology
Humans
Obesity - complications
Obesity - diagnosis
Obesity - surgery
Postoperative Care - methods
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Summary:Obesity is an increasing problem faced by the healthcare system. In managing obesity, bariatric surgery is becoming more important with evidence showing a reduction in long-term morbidity and mortality. There are special challenges faced by the radiology department in providing an imaging service for this population of patients, from technical requirements through to the interpretation of post-surgical images. This article provides an overview of the most frequently performed procedures, normal postoperative imaging findings and the appearance of common complications.
ISSN:1432-2102