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Protracted Hypocalcemia following 3.5 Parathyroidectomy in a Kidney Pancreas Recipient with a History of Robotic-Assisted Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.

Hugo J R BonattiNaureen IqbalCatherine KlingWillie MelvinJames Broome
Published in: Case reports in transplantation (2018)
Our patient's protracted hypocalcemia originates from a combination of 3.5 gland parathyroidectomy, altered intestinal anatomy post-RYGBP, and potentially her pancreas transplant causing additional metabolic derangement. Alternative bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy may be more suitable for patients with renal failure or organ transplants in whom adequate absorption of vitamins, minerals, and drugs such as immunosuppressants is essential.
Keyphrases
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • weight loss
  • gastric bypass
  • obese patients
  • bariatric surgery
  • case report
  • drug induced