Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps of obesity management?
A
2
Q
What is the medical management?
A
Orlistat
Stops fat absorption but causes flatulence so fat intake should be reduced.
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3
Q
What are the surgical options?
A
- laproscopic Gastric band
- laproscopic Gastric bypass
- biliopancreat diversion +/- duodenal switch
- Sleeve gastrectomy
4
Q
How does a laproscopic gastric band work?
A
it is inserted around the stomach with a port to the surface
Issues: can still get fatty dissolved things through so needs committment, infection
5
Q
How does a sleeve laproscopic gastrectomy work?
A
Cuts off a large portion
Issues - Reflux
6
Q
How does gastric bypass work?
A
Connects fundus to duodenum so less capacity
7
Q
How does a biliopancreatic diversion work?
A
Links pyloris and biliary tree together at a common point by the cecum. This limits absorption.
Issue - LOADS OF CHICKEN
