Plasma lipids and lipoprotein changes after biliopancreatic diversion for morbid obesity

P. Brizzi, M. F. Angius, A. Carboni, M. L. Cossu, E. Fais, G. Noya, M. Maioli, Giancarlo Tonolo

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Abstract

Background: The reduction in plasma cholesterol with increase in large and lower dense LDL (pattern A) obtained by statins is usually associated with a prompt reduction in cardiovascular risk, but after bariatric surgery for morbid obesity a delay of some years is observed. No data regarding LDL pattern are available in obese subjects after biliopancreatic surgery. Objective: To evaluate the modifications in LDL composition and LDL density after biliopancreatic surgery. Subjects: 29 patients (17 type 2 diabetics (type 2) and 12 non-diabetics (ND)) with BMI

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18-23
Number of pages6
JournalDigestive Surgery
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003

Keywords

  • Bariatric surgery
  • LDL pattern

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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