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Question 1

Which bariatric procedure has the highest risk of protein malnutrition due to its significant malabsorptive component?

Accepted Answer

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch

Answer

The BPD/DS bypasses the majority of the small intestine, resulting in the greatest degree of malabsorption including protein.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the pre-operative liquid diet (typically 2-4 weeks) prescribed before bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

To shrink the liver and reduce surgical risk

Answer

The liver-shrinking diet reduces hepatic fat and size, improving laparoscopic access and reducing operative complications.

Question 3

A patient after gastric bypass is prescribed NSAIDs for arthritis. Why is this concerning?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs cause marginal ulcers at the gastrojejunostomy anastomosis

Answer

NSAIDs significantly increase the risk of marginal ulcers at the connection between the gastric pouch and jejunum after bypass.

Question 4

What is 'metabolic surgery' in the context of bariatric procedures?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery performed to treat obesity-related metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes

Answer

Metabolic surgery refers to bariatric procedures used specifically to treat type 2 diabetes and other metabolic conditions, sometimes in patients with lower BMI.

Question 5

Which lab value is MOST important to monitor regularly after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to detect anemia?

Accepted Answer

Ferritin and iron studies

Answer

Iron deficiency anemia is highly prevalent after gastric bypass due to reduced gastric acid and bypassed duodenum where iron is absorbed.

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