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ba0001pp111 | Calciotropic and phosphotropic hormones and mineral metabolism | ECTS2013

The effect of gastric bypass treatment for obesity on hormones related to bone re-modeling and intestinal growth

Hartmann Bolette , Vestergaard Henrik , Bonfils Peter , Hansen Marie , Albrechtsen Nicolai , Eskildsen Peter , Floyd Andrea , Svenningsen Annette Lykke , Holst Jens Juul

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between gut hormones and bone re-modeling and intestinal growth by measuring meal stimulated changes in hormones and bone markers in blood samples collected from patients before and after gastric bypass (GBP).Methods: Eighteen patients (12 females and 6 males) were included in the study, approved by the Municipal Ethical Committee of Copenhagen. All subjects were studied before surgery (~2 wee...