Bariatric surgery and psychiatry: A review

[摘要] This article focuses on two primary topics related to the discussion of bariatric surgery and psychiatry. First, it addresses psychiatric issues of direct relevance to bariatric surgery, including the pharmacokinetic changes involved in the use of antidepressant drugs and the risk of alcohol abuse after certain bariatric operations. Second, the article looks at concerns about a procedure that involves potentially altering the vagus nerve, which provides an important bidirectional link between the brain and certain parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The procedure results in ongoing electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve as a treatment for severe, intractable depression.

[学科分类] 外科医学