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  2. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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    The long-term mortality rate of gastric bypass patients has been shown to be reduced by up to 40%. [ journal 1 ] [ journal 2 ] As with all surgery, complications may occur. A study from 2005 to 2006 revealed that 15% of patients experienced complications as a result of gastric bypass, and 0.5% of patients died within six months of surgery due ...

  3. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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    Over a 10-year study while using a common data model to allow for comparisons, 9% of patients who received a sleeve gastrectomy required some form of reoperation within 5 years compared to 12% of patients who received a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Both of the effects were fewer than those reported with adjustable gastric banding. [43]

  4. SADI-S surgery - Wikipedia

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    The SADI-S is a single anastomosis bariatric surgery. It is different from the classic duodenal switch, the gastric bypass (RNY) or sleeve gastrectomy.It is a type of bariatric surgery carried out to lose weight and to mitigate various metabolic issues including type 2 diabetes, dislipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

  5. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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    Successful results depend on the patient's willingness to adopt a long-term plan of healthy eating and regular physical activity. According to an episode of Oprah Winfrey that aired on October 24, 2006, 30% of people who undergo weight-loss surgery such as VBG or gastric bypass develop addiction transference, which is transferring the previous ...

  6. Post-concussion syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The term postconcussion syndrome was in use by 1941. [73] In 1961, H. Miller first used the term "accident neurosis" to refer to the syndrome which is now called PCS and asserted that the condition only occurs in situations where people stand to be compensated for the injury. [34] The real causes of the condition remain unclear. [18]

  7. Intestinal bypass - Wikipedia

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    Long-term negative health effects were reported. Chronic diarrhoea is a common and frequent complication, and further leading to higher risk of proctologic diseases such as haemorrhoids . [ 10 ] More seriously, the risks of developing nephrolithiasis and chronic kidney disease are 28.7% and 9.0% respectively in the long term.

  8. Dumping syndrome - Wikipedia

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    A person may need surgery if dumping syndrome is caused by previous gastric surgery or if the condition is not responsive to other treatments. For most people, the type of surgery depends on the type of gastric surgery performed previously. However, surgery to correct dumping syndrome often has unsuccessful results. [1]

  9. Second-impact syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Along with the short term effects that occur with second-impact syndrome, improper care for concussions can lead to longer term effects as well. [40] These include early onset dementia or Alzheimer's, and early onset of Parkinson's disease. Increased loss of vision and risk of stroke can occur further on in their lives. [41]