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Lower survival and higher rates of cirrhosis in patients with ROUX-EN-Y gastric bypass hospitalised with alcohol-associated hepatitis.

Chimaobi AnugwomMary J ThomsonRebecca L FreeseJohn R LakeNicholas Lim
Published in: BMJ open gastroenterology (2023)
Patients with RYGB have higher rates of readmissions, cirrhosis and overall mortality after discharge from hospital for AH. Allocation of additional resources on discharge may improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare expenditure in this unique patient population.
Keyphrases
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • healthcare
  • weight loss
  • gastric bypass
  • obese patients
  • bariatric surgery
  • case report
  • emergency department
  • alcohol consumption
  • adverse drug
  • acute care