Aspiration Pneumonia: a Shadow in Post-Bariatric Patient

ConclusionsThis study underlined a significant correlation between OAGB-MGB and reflux/starting general anaesthesia in post-bariatric patients. In our experience we believe that it can be useful enlarge the pre-operatory fasting period and positioning a nasogastric tube during anaesthesia induction that can be performed moreover, in anti-Trendelenburg position, in order to prevent pulmonary aspiration.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11695-019-04081-2

Source: Obesity Surgery - July 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research