AI Article Synopsis

  • - Bariatric surgeries, like one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), are increasingly used for obesity and related issues, but complications like severe starvation ketoacidosis can occur, especially in patients with type-2 diabetes.
  • - A case study of a 38-year-old man highlighted severe starvation ketoacidosis happening just two days post-OAGB surgery, requiring ICU care and treatment with glucose and insulin, leading to his recovery.
  • - The article stresses the importance of proper glycemic control and careful monitoring before and after surgery to mitigate risks of complications in diabetic patients undergoing these procedures.

Article Abstract

BACKGROUND Bariatric surgeries, such as one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), has become a popular treatment option for managing obesity and associated comorbidities, including type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, severe starvation ketoacidosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that can occur postoperatively in patients with T2DM. Despite the increasing prevalence of these surgeries, the existing literature has limited information on severe starvation ketoacidosis as a postoperative complication. It is essential for healthcare professionals to be aware of this complication, its manifestations, and risk factors to ensure patient safety and improve outcomes. Therefore, this article aims to address the current gap in the literature and provide a comprehensive review of severe starvation ketoacidosis as a postoperative complication of bariatric surgeries, specifically OAGB, and its associated risk factors and manifestations. CASE REPORT A 38-year-old man with severe obesity and inadequately managed T2DM underwent OAGB surgery. On the second postoperative day, the patient experienced severe starvation ketoacidosis, exhibiting symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, and Kussmaul breathing. Blood gas analysis indicated significant metabolic acidosis. He was quickly transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and given intravenous glucose and insulin therapy. Following this intervention, he showed rapid recovery and normalization of blood gases. He was discharged 6 days after surgery with normal clinical examination results and laboratory indices. CONCLUSIONS This case study emphasizes the significance of thorough preoperative glycemic control, comprehensive perioperative multidisciplinary management, and close postoperative monitoring for diabetic patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgeries. By implementing these strategies, healthcare professionals can reduce the risk of complications such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia/diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and enhance patient outcomes. The case also highlights the need for continuous education and training for healthcare providers to identify and manage such rare complications effectively.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10492420PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.12659/AJCR.939581DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

severe starvation
16
starvation ketoacidosis
16
bariatric surgeries
12
anastomosis gastric
8
gastric bypass
8
ketoacidosis postoperative
8
postoperative complication
8
healthcare professionals
8
risk factors
8
severe
6

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!