| Literature DB >> 27164177 |
Luigi Schiavo1, Giuseppe Scalera1, Vincenzo Pilone2, Gabriele De Sena1, Vincenza Capuozzo1, Alfonso Barbarisi1.
Abstract
Bariatric surgery candidates often show preoperative micronutrient deficiency. Although it is documented that a comprehensive micronutrient assessment should be conducted preoperatively to correct the deficiencies before surgery, no previous studies have been effective in correcting deficiencies in sufficient time prior to surgery. Our aim was to identify micronutrient deficiencies preoperatively and correct them before surgery.Entities:
Keywords: Bariatric surgery; micronutrient supplementation; minerals; morbid obesity; preoperative micronutrient deficiencies; vitamins
Year: 2016 PMID: 27164177 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000282
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Vitam Nutr Res ISSN: 0300-9831 Impact factor: 1.784