Table 14: Summary of Findings on Dyslipidemia Resolution After Vertical Banded Gastroplasty.
| Study (Year) | Lipids Definition | Follow-up, Months | Patients With Comorbidity at Baseline, N | Resolved, % (n) | Improved, % (n) | No Change, % (n) | Worse, % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalfarentzos (2001) |
LDL cholesterol >160 mg/dl or triglycerides >250 mg/dl | Mean, 48 | 14 | 14 (2) | 29 (4) | 57 (8) | 0 (0) |
| Melissas (2001) |
High cholesterol; evaluation based on laboratory values. It was considered resolved when these values were within the normal range. | 24–48 | 66 | 33 (22) | 36 (24) | 30 (20) | 0 (0) |
| Melissas (2001) |
High triglycerides; evaluation based on laboratory values. It was considered resolved when these values were within the normal range. | 24–48 | 50 | 72 (36) | 0 (0) | 28 (14) | 0 (0) |
(Table reproduced with kind permission from ECRI. Bariatric Surgery for Obesity. 2004. Plymouth Meeting, PA, ECRI. Technology Assessment Report.)