Gastrointestinal function and eating behavior after gastric bypass and duodenal switch

Conclusion: Gastrointestinal side effects and anal leakage of stool were more pronounced after duodenal switch than after gastric bypass. Both procedures led to reduced uncontrolled and emotional eating, reduced caloric intake, and improved psychosocial functioning.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - July 2, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Torgeir T. Søvik, Jan Karlsson, Erlend T. Aasheim, Morten W. Fagerland, Sofia Björkman, My Engström, Jon Kristinsson, Torsten Olbers, Tom Mala Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research