Metabolic bone changes after bariatric surgery: 2020 update, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Issues Committee position statement

The following position statement is issued by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) for the purpose of enhancing quality of care in metabolic and bariatric surgery. The ASMBS published the first position statement addressing metabolic bone changes after bariatric surgery in 2014 [1]. In this updated statement, interval suggestions for management are presented, which are derived from available knowledge, peer-reviewed scientific literature, and expert opinion regarding monitoring and treatment of metabolic bone changes after metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research