| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10143413 | International Journal of Surgery Open | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The overall risk of sustaining a fracture of any type after undergoing bariatric surgery is approximately 5 percent after an average follow up of 3.7 years. The greatest risk of fractures is associated with the biliopancreatic diversion surgery, with the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass being the most favorable. Fractures following bariatric surgeries tend to occur mostly in the lower extremity and pelvis.
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Authors
Gabriel Marcil, Jonathan Bourget-Murray, Siddharth Shinde, Noah Switzer, Estifanos Debru, Neal Church, Philip Mitchell, Artan Reso, Richdeep S. Gill,