Up-to-date review into the evolving world of bariatric interventions: a guide for radiologists

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2024 Apr;49(4):1007-1019. doi: 10.1007/s00261-023-04137-z. Epub 2024 Feb 8.

Abstract

Obesity is a worldwide health concern leading to several chronic health problems and comorbidities. Its treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach where lifestyle changes are fundamental. Additionally, in the past decade, the use of different surgical procedures of various levels of complexity has grown, with the objective of reducing the gastric capacity, creating diversions, or a combination of both. The aim of this article is to review and illustrate the major types of bariatric surgical techniques, their normal post-surgical anatomy, and the possible associated complications, to aid the radiologist in their assessment and timely diagnosis.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; CT; Obesity; Post-surgical imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery* / methods
  • Comorbidity
  • Humans
  • Obesity*
  • Radiologists
  • Stomach