[Micronutrient deficiencies one year after sleeve gastrectomy]

Area of Science:

• Bariatric Surgery
• Nutritional Science
• Endocrinology

Background:

• Obesity is a major global public health concern.
• Surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy (SG), is recommended for severe obesity with comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies.
• To evaluate food intake at least 12 months post-sleeve gastrectomy.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study of 40 patients who underwent SG.
• Measured serum levels of key vitamins (B12, D), minerals (calcium, iron, zinc), parathyroid hormone, and bone mineral density.
• Utilized a food intake questionnaire and statistical analysis (Pearson/Spearman tests).

Main Results:

• High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (43%) and low calcium levels (68%).
• Anemia (28%) and iron deficiency (38%) were common.
• Folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiencies observed in 13% of patients.

Conclusions:

• Iron, calcium, and vitamin D deficiencies are prevalent after SG.
• Long-term vitamin and mineral supplementation should be considered for all patients.
• Further research is needed to establish specific post-SG supplementation guidelines.