Effects of Weight Loss after Biliopancreatic Diversion on Metabolism and Cardiovascular Profile

Background: Obesity is associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) for morbid obesity has been reported to produce anemia and malnutrition in short-term follow-up. The aim of our study was to analyze the effect of weight reduction on cardiovascular profile, renal function and nutritional status. Methods: 35 morbidly obese patients underwent BPD. We analyzed the presence of cardiovascular...