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The author discusses the pregnancy of women who underwent into bariatric surgery. The author mentioned the common bariatric surgery procedures for weight loss which include laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. The author also discusses the nutritional deficiencies after malabsorptive surgery, sociodemographic factors on pregnant women such as smoking, parity, and age, and the effectiveness of surgical procedures.

Objectives:To report a case of life-threatening epistaxis in a pregnant patient, describe the links between pregnancy and epistaxis, and discuss the management of such cases. Life-threatening epistaxis in pregnancy is rare, and there are no specific evidence-based guidelines regarding the management of these patients.Case report:A 31-year-old primigravida presented with severe epistaxis in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Conservative measures failed, thereby necessitating surgical intervention.Conclusion:This case illustrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of a pregnant patient presenting with severe epistaxis, and highlights the surgical challenges presented in such a situation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]