Jejunoileal bypass was formerly performed as a weight reduction procedure. The operation has now been abandoned due to the development of serious long-term complications associated with the procedure. Which of the following statements correctly characterize results following jejunoileal bypass?
A. Kidney stones occur with increased frequency due to increased absorption of pyruvate from the colon
B. The most serious complication of jejunoileal bypass is development of cirrhosis due to protein calorie malnutrition
C. Bacterial overgrowth in the bypassed segment can be treated with oral vancomycin
D. Rapid weight loss following jejunoileal bypass is associated with development of gallstones
Answer:B
Jejunoileal bypass was formerly performed as a weight reduction procedure. The operation has now been abandoned due to the development of serious long-term complications associated with the procedure. Which of the following statements correctly characterize results following jejunoileal bypass?
A. Kidney stones occur with increased frequency due to increased absorption of pyruvate from the colon B. The most serious complication of jejunoileal bypass is development of cirrhosis due to protein calorie malnutrition C. Bacterial overgrowth in the bypassed segment can be treated with oral vancomycin D. Rapid weight loss following jejunoileal bypass is associated with development of gallstones