100 Years of Weight Loss Surgery: Voluntary Weight Loss, Involuntary Bone Loss

This article endeavors to do exactly that. Intestinal bypass surgeries to treat obesity are here to stay. Some of the most profound complications of intestinal bypass manifest in the skeleton and include skeletal demineralization, hyperoxaluria, nephrolithiasis, and fractures. Much has been done to further elucidate the underlying mechanisms, identify preventive strategies, and implement practice guidelines, but this patient population remains at increased risk for metabolic bone disease.
Source: Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research