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Alcohol and Other Substance Screening in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Utility of Self-Report and Toxicology Tests, Including Ethyl-Glucoronide

  • By

  • Silvia Cañizares

  • Laura Nuño

  • Pablo Barrio

  • Mireia Forner-Puntonet

  • Carolina Gavotti

  • Miquel Monràs

  • Patricia Gavín

  • Ricard Navinés

  • Lilliam Flores

  • Maite Barrios

  • Alba Andreu

  • Judit Molero

  • Amanda Jimenez

  • Josep Vidal

  • Anna Lligoña

  • March 12, 2025

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    Bariatric surgery is the most effective method for long-term weight loss, but alcohol use can negatively impact outcomes.

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    Preoperative evaluations for bariatric surgery candidates should include assessments for alcohol and substance use.

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    Risky drinking is defined as exceeding national guidelines, increasing the likelihood of developing an alcohol use disorder.

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    The study assessed risky drinking and substance use prevalence among bariatric surgery candidates compared to the general population.

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    Urine tests for alcohol biomarkers like ethyl glucuronide can objectively confirm alcohol intake in bariatric surgery candidates.

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Alcohol and Other Substance Screening in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Utility of Self-Report and Toxicology Tests, Including Ethyl-Glucoronide

  • by Silvia Cañizares, Laura Nuño, Pablo Barrio, Mireia Forner-Puntonet, Carolina Gavotti, Miquel Monràs, Patricia Gavín, Ricard Navinés, Lilliam Flores, Maite Barrios, Alba Andreu, Judit Molero, Amanda Jimenez, Josep Vidal, Anna Lligoña

  • March 12, 2025

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