Binge drinking at time of bariatric surgery is associated with liver disease, suicides, and increases long-term mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Alcohol use disorder has been reported in patients undergoing bariatric procedures, but the pattern of alcohol consumption has not been evaluated. We investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of binge drinking (BD) at the time of surgery and during follow-up.

Methods

A prospective, longitudinal study of subjects undergoing bariatric surgery was included in the LABS-2 registry between 2006 and 2009. Participants with AUDIT questionnaire at the time of surgery and a minimum of 12 months follow-up were included. BD was defined as consuming ≥5 drinks on at least 1 occasion in the previous month. Liver biopsies were obtained during bariatric procedures in not all cases. Survival analysis was performed with the adjusted Cox regression model and comp

SUBMITTER: Alvarado-Tapias E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11265783 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature