Severe hypoalbuminaemia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a diagnosis of exclusion

Bariatric surgery has emerged as a highly effective treatment option for individuals with obesity. Severe hypoalbuminaemia is a feared complication after a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It is characterised by a low serum albumin level of <25 g/l, neither explained by renal losses, protein-losing ente...

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Published in:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Main Authors: Catarina Santos Reis, Ana Filipa Lopes, Francisco Santos Dias, Marta Soares Carreira, Jorge Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2025-08-01
Subjects:
obesity
bariatric surgery
roux-en-y gastric bypass
protein malnutrition
hypoalbuminaemia
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/5741

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