Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatmentof Dumping Syndrome and Its Relation to Bariatric Surgery

Abstract

ABSTRACTIntroduction The dumping syndrome is frequent in bariatric surgery. It is probably the most common syndrome following partial or complete gastrectomy. Its prevalence in partial gastrectomy can reach up to 50%, thus it can be a significant complication arising from some types of bariatric surgeries.Objective: Critical analysis on dumping syndrome, its pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.Methods: A literature review was performed using the key words: 'dumping syndrome', 'bariatric surgery' and 'rapi…