Serum Parathyroid Hormone and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations Before and After Biliopancreatic Diversion

ConclusionsPrevalence of vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism is high before BPD-DS. Despite a low prevalence of vitamin D deficiency after surgery, prevalence of hyperparathyroidism increased steadily 1  year after surgery, preceded by a decrease in serum calcium. Factors explaining the high prevalence of secondary hyperparathyroidism after BPD-DS and its long-term impact on bone health should be addressed.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research