The Nutritional Condition of Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder Following Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review

There has been a surge in increased risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in patients with bariatric surgery. The aim of this review is to find the post-surgical outcomes by determining the extent to which AUD affects the nutritional health and examine the correlation of alcohol consumption, nutritional status, and the sequelae of poor nutritional status. A thorough analysis of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines analogy was conducted by gathering articles published from 2013 to 2024, including adult metabolic bariatric surgery patients with a history of alcohol intake from databases such as PubMed, Cochrane, and Science.gov, and Google Scholar was used as a supplementary research gate. Twelve finalized studies met the inclusion criteria. Results point to a higher incidence of AUD after bariatric surgery, especially after sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-YRYGB, or gastric bypass surgery. Following surgery, there was substantial evidence of elevated alcohol sensitivity and AUD symptoms, which could have negative health repercussions. These findings emphasize the significance of thorough preoperative evaluations and customized bariatric therapies for AUD patients undergoing surgery.