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Current Psychiatry Reports
Published in: Current Psychiatry Reports 10/2013

01-10-2013 | Eating Disorders (AS Kaplan, Section Editor)

Psychiatric Aspects of Bariatric Surgery

Authors: Astrid Müller, James E. Mitchell, Cindy Sondag, Martina de Zwaan

Published in: Current Psychiatry Reports | Issue 10/2013

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Abstract

While most conventional treatments for individuals with severe obesity have a modest and short lived impact bariatric surgery has been consistently shown to result in long-term marked weight loss and significant improvement in medical comorbidities. Empirical data suggest a high prevalence of mental disorders among bariatric surgery candidates. This article reviews specific areas of psychopathology, problems in using psychopharmacological medications post-surgery, body contouring, and recommendations for pre and post-surgery care. Available research indicates a decrease in psychiatric symptoms post-surgery. However, in some patients the improvement appears to erode over time. Therefore, bariatric surgery patients should be monitored not only before surgery but also following surgery and referred for mental health treatment if problems develop.
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Metadata
Title
Psychiatric Aspects of Bariatric Surgery
Authors
Astrid Müller
James E. Mitchell
Cindy Sondag
Martina de Zwaan
Publication date
01-10-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Psychiatry Reports / Issue 10/2013
Print ISSN: 1523-3812
Electronic ISSN: 1535-1645
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-013-0397-9

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