Prevalence of Postoperative Micronutrient Deficiencies in Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Use Transdermal Patches for Supplementation: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Background Patients require vitamin and mineral supplementation after bariatric surgery to prevent the development of micronutrient deficiencies. Consuming oral supplements is challenging due to gastric volume restriction. A transdermal patch dosage form may provide adequate micronutrient supplementation without pill burden. The study aims to determine the percentage of patients who have two or more nutritional deficiencies one year after surgery and to determine serum nutrient concentrations and gastrointestinal symptoms over time. Methods Patients who planned to undergo bariatric surgery and preferred transdermal patches versus oral supplements were recruited during preoperative office visits. Enrolled patients were instructed to use a transdermal multivitamin patch as per the manufactur

SUBMITTER: Culpepper T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9287997 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature