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New bariatrics study results from F.J.M. Weyns et al described
November 19th, 2007
2007 NOV 19 -- According to a study from Genk, Belgium, "Although rare, the relationship between peroneal nerve palsy and weight loss has been well documented over the last decades. Of the 160 patients operated for persisting foot drop in our institution, weight loss was considered to be the major contributing factor for 78 patients (43.5%) We compared patients who developed a foot drop after bariatric surgery with a control group of patients who underwent bariatric surgery (gastric banding) but did not develop peroneal neuropathy 9 patients developed foot drop after bariatric surgery." "The mean weight loss for these patients was 45 kg. Weight reduction took place during a mean period of 8.6 months. Our control group consists of 10 patients. The mean weight loss of these patients was 43.8 kg, and the weight reduction took place during a mean period of 21.7 months In contrast to earlier studies, we demonstrated that significant weight loss is correlated with a higher risk to develop foot drop and that the time period in which the weight loss is achieved is important," wrote F.J.M. Weyns and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "A rapid reduction of body weight is correlated with a higher risk to develop foot drop." Weyns and colleagues published their study in Obesity Surgery (Foot drop as a complication of weight loss after bariatric surgery: Is it preventable? Obesity Surgery, 2007;17(9):1209-1212). For more information, contact F.J.M. Weyns, Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Schiepse Bos, 6, B-3600 Genk, Belgium. Publisher contact information for the journal Obesity Surgery is: Springer, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA. Keywords: Belgium, Genk, Bariatrics, Obesity. This article was prepared by Obesity & Diabetes Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Obesity & Diabetes Week via NewsRx.com.
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