Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Piata 1 Decembrie 10, 41, Romania

Publications

• Short Communication   
  The Effect of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Bone Health and Calcium Metabolism in Obese Adolescents and Young Adults
  Author(s): Sanyaolu Jebeile*
  
  Adolescent and young adult obesity has long-term effects on metabolic and physical health, making it a rising worldwide health concern. One common type of bariatric surgery that has shown promise in helping people with extreme obesity lose weight significantly and sustainably is sleeve gastrectomy. The procedure's effects on calcium metabolism and bone composition, however, still require further research. Since changes in bone health can raise the risk of fractures and long-term skeletal disorders, it is crucial to comprehend these impacts. The processes, clinical results, and prospective mitigation methods for side effects are highlighted in this essay's systematic assessment of the body of research on the changes in bone structure and calcium metabolism in obese adolescents and young adults having sleeve gastrectomy.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4915.2024.8.346

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