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Effects of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery on the Risk and Outcomes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Obese Adults: A Nationwide Propensity-Matched Study

  • By

  • Antoinette Pusateri

  • Yevgeniya Gokun

  • Kenneth Allen

  • ChienWei Chang

  • Adeeti Chiplunker

  • Madalina Butnariu

  • Hisham Hussan

  • May 5, 2026

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    Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective weight loss method for patients with severe obesity.

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    The study analyzed the incidence of newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in obese patients undergoing MBS.

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    Patients with severe obesity who underwent MBS were hypothesized to have a higher incidence of de novo IBD.

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    The study utilized a national claims database to ensure robust diagnostic criteria and reduce potential bias.

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    The secondary objective was to assess IBD severity, hypothesizing that MBS patients would experience less severe disease.

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The Impact of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk and Outcomes in Adults With Obesity: a Propensity-matched, Nationwide, Analysis

  • by Antoinette Pusateri, Yevgeniya Gokun, Kenneth Allen, ChienWei Chang, Adeeti Chiplunker, Madalina Butnariu, Hisham Hussan

  • May 5, 2026

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