Risks of Bariatric Surgery
Risks of Bariatric Surgery PERIOPERATIVE (SHORT TERM) RISKS Thombosis (Blood clots) Blood clots can develop in the legs (deep venous thrombosis – DVT), and can potentially break off and travel back to the lungs (pulmonary embolism), which can be life-threatening. This is historically the most common cause of death from a bariatric procedure. People …