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  • Screening Mammography Adherence Improves After Bariatric Surgery.
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    Abigail Alexander1, Noah Brown1, Joshua John Horns1

    • 1Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

    The Journal of Surgical Research
    |October 19, 2024

    View abstract on PubMed

    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Women who undergo bariatric surgery show improved adherence to mammography screening guidelines post-operation. This suggests bariatric surgery may enhance breast cancer screening for women with obesity.

    Keywords:
    Bariatric surgeryBreast cancerMammogramMammography screening

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Public health
    • Surgical outcomes

    Background:

    • Obesity is linked to poor mammography screening adherence.
    • Bariatric surgery is associated with reduced breast cancer incidence.
    • Mechanisms for this protective effect remain unclear.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between bariatric surgery and adherence to screening mammography guidelines.
    • To determine if bariatric surgery impacts mammography screening rates in women with obesity.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of a commercial health insurance claims database.
    • Comparison of female patients (40-64 years) who underwent bariatric surgery versus control groups.
    • Calculation and standardization of screening mammography rates based on USPSTF guidelines.
    • Multivariable Poisson regression models adjusting for sociodemographic factors and comorbidities.

    Main Results:

    • Mammography screening rates increased from 0.91 to 1.22 of the recommended frequency after bariatric surgery (P < 0.001).
    • Post-surgery, bariatric patients had a significantly higher rate of mammogram screening (IRR 1.34, P < 0.001) compared to a 'no obesity' control group.
    • Pre-surgery, bariatric patients showed a slightly lower screening rate (IRR 0.99, P = 0.025).

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to recommended mammography screening increases after bariatric surgery.
    • Bariatric surgery may lead to improved mammography screening adherence in women with obesity.
    • Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms.