RT Journal Article
T1 Case Report: Extensive Dermatitis Secondary to Severe Malnutrition, Zinc and Vitamin Deficiencies After Malabsorptive Bariatric Surgery.
A1 Herrera-Martínez, Aura D
A1 Junquera-Bañares, Sonia
A1 Turrión-Merino, Lucía
A1 Arrieta-Blanco, Francisco
A1 Botella-Carretero, José
A1 Vázquez-Martínez, Clotilde
A1 Calañas-Continente, Alfonso
K1 bariatric surgery complications
K1 biliopancreatic diversion
K1 dermatitis
K1 severe malnutrition
K1 zinc deficiency
AB Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments currently available for obesity and its derived comorbidities. However, complications may occur, especially when malabsorptive surgeries like a biliopancreatic diversion is performed. We present the case of a female patient whose obesity was treated with this technique, and in the 9th year of follow-up developed an extensive dermatitis secondary to zinc deficiency and malnutrition, precipitated by therapeutic non-compliance. A close surveillance of early symptoms and signs of nutritional deficiencies as well as chronic supplementation of vitamins and trace elements is required; this case illustrates the relevance of periodical, lifelong visits to a medical physician with special training and experience in the management of post bariatric surgery patients in order to prevent, diagnosis and early treat related complications.
SN 1664-2392
YR 2021
FD 2021-05-12
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/25742
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/25742
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 5, 2025