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Are there more complications for sjogrens patients that have weight loss surgery, gastric sleeve to be exact. is one wls a better choice than others?
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Unknown: There are no large scale studies available and probably will not be available to give exact answer, however pts with Sjogren's do undergo non bariatric surgical procedures with good results (mostly). If there is associated connective tissue disorder then the clinical picture is more complex. Vitamin deficiencies can get worse after bariatric surgery, NSAIDs use will result in ulcers so should be ,
Answered 10/31/2014
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