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Mechanisms of Weight Loss following Intestinal Bypass Surgery.

Authors :
Su, Wanfang
Jones, Peter
Cleator, Iain
Source :
Obesity Surgery; May1994, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p122-128, 7p
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Dramatic weight loss has been observed following intestinal bypass surgery. Initially, malabsorption was recognized as the major cause for weight loss. Only in recent years have investigators noted that the intestinal bypass could significantly reduce caloric intake, which largely or almost fully explains the weight loss following this procedure. The reduced energy intake as well as malabsorption are probably the major causes of weight loss after intestinal bypass surgery. Increased energy output has been proposed as a factor for weight loss, and more recently, it has been suggested that certain hormonal changes may play a role in regulating satiety and metabolic processes. This article examines these proposed factors that may impact on weight loss following intestinal bypass surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09608923
Volume :
4
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Obesity Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71601737
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1381/096089294765558692