Hypoglycemia and Dysautonomia After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With the increasing performance of bariatric surgery, rare complications are becoming prevalent. We review the diagnosis and treatment of dysautonomia after bariatric surgery and the limited treatment options available. We summarize the suggested mechanisms and explain why a complete understanding of the etiology has yet to be determined.

Methods

In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review was performed.

Results

Of 448 studies identified in the literature search, 4 studies were reviewed, describing 87 patients diagnosed with dysautonomia. We present a patient who developed severe dysautonomia following conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to gastric bypass.

Conclusion

SUBMITTER: Addison P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12812387 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature