Research Article

Quality of Life before and after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Lebanese Population

Table 2

Comparison of comorbidities among patients before and after sleeve gastrectomy.

ComorbiditiesBefore surgery % (N)After surgery % (N)

Arterial hypertension25.3 (19)10.7 (8)
Diabetes17.3 (13)2.7 (2)
Dyslipidemia26.7 (20)9.3 (7)
Sleep apnea33.3 (25)2.7 (2)
Gastroesophageal reflux36.0 (27)24 (18)
Varicose veins14.7 (11)9.3 (7)
Menstrual irregularities33.3 (25)12 (9)
Low-back pain50.7 (38)16 (12)
Gonalgiaāˆ†42.7 (32)9.3 (7)
Coxalgia12 (9)2.7 (2)

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