Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Postoperative Leak

We are seeing a 42F in the emergency room who underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy 11 days ago. The operation was uneventful, and she had a negative airleak test. She had an uneventful postoperative course and was discharged on POD 1.   Her medical history is significant for hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and he has no other surgical history. She has been able to keep up with her clear liquid diet. She complains that this morning she experienced abdominal and palpitations. You note her vitals show a mildly elevated blood pressure and her latest heart rate is 120s.  Join Drs. Matthew Martin, Adrian Dan, Crystall Johnson-Mann, and Paul Wisniowski on a discussion about initial evaluation and management of bariatric patients with internal hernias.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners 
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

1| Understanding normal changes in thyroid and parathyroid physiology during pregnancy

2| Describing the impact of thyroid and parathyroid dysregulation on maternal and fetal health

3| Comparing and contrasting management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders during pregnancy vs. non-pregnancy  

4| Recognizing the importance of multidisciplinary care of patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
Registration Opens: 
11/15/2024
Registration Expires: 
11/14/2026
Rating: 
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Barbra s. Miller, MD
  • John Phay
  • Priya h. Dedhia
  • Vennila Padmanaban
  • Matthew Martin
  • Adrian Dan
  • Crystal Johnson-Mann
  • Paul Wisniowski

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
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