The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Thyroid Function and Medication Use in Patients with Hypothyroidism.

Alex ZendelYasmin Abu-GhanemJoseph DuxEyal MorDouglas ZippelDavid Goitein

Published in: Obesity surgery (2017)

There is a favorable effect of BS on the hypothyroid bariatric population. This includes improvement of thyroid function and reduction of thyroid medication dosages. Further studies are required to evaluate an influence of THR absorption and compare different types of bariatric surgeries.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
obese patients
healthcare
emergency department
case control
electronic health record