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- Title
Complications with a bariatric patient following surgery abroad.
- Authors
Churm, Shaun; Leak, Kathleen
- Abstract
The article presents a case study of a 43-year-old patient who underwent bariatric surgery abroad. It mentions that, initially, the surgery was without complications, but upon returning to the United Kingdom, the patient faced severe wound healing problems and psychological distress. It highlights the risks and challenges associated with medical tourism for bariatric procedures.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; BARIATRIC surgery; WEIGHT loss; WOUND healing; SKIN grafting; SURGICAL wound dehiscence; HEALTH insurance; MEDICAL tourism; SURGICAL complications; NEGATIVE-pressure wound therapy; SEPSIS; OVERWEIGHT persons; SURGICAL site infections; EXUDATES &; transudates; SURGICAL site; COVID-19 pandemic; PATIENT aftercare
- Publication
Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN), 2024, Vol 10, Issue 2, p40
- ISSN
2057-6021
- Publication type
Case Study