Management of Vitamin K deficiency after Biliopancreatic Diversion with or without Duodenal Switch

Reduced serum vitamin K levels are frequently observed after biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) and BPD with duodenal switch (BPD/DS). The criteria for treatment are not precisely defined.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - September 30, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Jens Homan, Janneke Ruinemans-Koerts Ir, E.O. Aarts, Ignace M.C. Janssen, Frits J. Berends, Hans de Boer Tags: Original articles Source Type: research