Bariatric surgery is associated with a postoperative reduction of 25 (OH) vitamin D levels (25
(OH) D) and with skeletal complications. Currently, guidelines for 25 (OH) D assessment and …

Bariatric surgery is a popular and effective treatment for severe obesity but may have
negative effects on the skeleton. This review summarizes changes in bone density and bone …

Objective: We sought to provide guidelines for the nutritional and endocrine management of
adults after bariatric surgery, including those with diabetes mellitus. The focus is on the …

Several studies, using dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA), have reported substantial
bone loss after bariatric surgery. However, profound weight loss may cause artifactual …

Body fat and lean mass are correlated with bone mineral density, with obesity apparently
exerting protection against osteoporosis. The pathophysiological relevance of adipose …

Background Reduction of food intake is an important mechanism by which bariatric
procedures reduce body weight. However, only few studies have systematically assessed …

Objective, design and methods Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has proved successful in
attaining sustained weight loss but may lead to metabolic bone disease. To assess impact …

A complex interplay of genetic, environmental, hormonal, and behavioral factors affect
skeletal development, several of which are associated with childhood fractures. Given the …

Background The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D
deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Secondly …

Roux‐en‐y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is associated with dramatic improvements in
obesity‐related comorbidity, but also with nutritional deficiencies. Vitamin D concentrations …