Preoperative Mental Disorders and Hospital Healthcare Use in the First Year After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Preoperative Mental Disorders and Hospital Healthcare Use in the First Year After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Study

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  • Nadia Botros

  • Laura N. Deden

  • Elske M. van den Berg

  • Eric J. Hazebroek

  • March 5, 2025

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    Mental disorders are prevalent in metabolic bariatric surgery patients, with 23% affected compared to 12-14% in the general population.

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    Depressive disorders (19%) and binge eating disorders (17%) are the most common mental disorders among individuals undergoing metabolic bariatric surgery.

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    Postoperative gastrointestinal complaints and pain are reported by 34-54% of metabolic bariatric surgery patients, potentially linked to preoperative mental disorders.

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    The study aims to explore the association between preoperative mental disorders and non-routine healthcare use in the first year after metabolic bariatric surgery.

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    Data was collected from medical files, focusing on healthcare use and mental health status assessed through DSM-5 based interviews.

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Preoperative Mental Disorders and Hospital Healthcare Use in the First Year After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Study

  • by Nadia Botros, Laura N. Deden, Elske M. van den Berg, Eric J. Hazebroek

  • March 5, 2025

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