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Short-Term Skin Reactions Associated to Sleeve Gastrectomy in Eight Patients

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Background

Bariatric procedures have beneficial effects on metabolic disturbances, including dermatological conditions. Short-term skin reactions associated with sleeve gastrectomy are not described in the literature.

Methods

We reviewed our database for patients who underwent bariatric surgery between May and October 2013 who reported a cutaneous rash during the short-term post-surgical period.

Results

Of a total of 195 patients, 8 (0.02 %) developed acute skin reactions during the first 3 months. Case 1 was compatible with reticulated papillomatosis. Case 2 was diagnosed as recurrent angioedema. Cases 3, 4, and 7 presented a cutaneous drug reaction to vitamin supplementation. Cases 5, 6, and 8 seemed to be secondary to xerosis and responded to lubrication.

Conclusion

Acute cutaneous skin reactions after bariatric surgery are unusual. When they do occur, they appear to be benign conditions.

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  1. Department of Nutrition, Clinica Las Condes, Lo Fontecilla 441, Santiago, Chile

    Maria M. Farias, Veronica Alvarez & Ada Cuevas

  2. Department of Dermatology, Clinica Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

    Constanza Gajardo & Maria L. Perez-Cotapos

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Farias, M.M., Gajardo, C., Alvarez, V. et al. Short-Term Skin Reactions Associated to Sleeve Gastrectomy in Eight Patients. OBES SURG 24, 1826–1829 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-014-1381-0

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