Microelement malnutrition – a progressive complication post-bariatric surgery

Over the last decades obesity has become a worldwide issue battled by people of different ethnicities and lifestyles. One of the most effective ways in dealing with this condition and its complications is bariatric surgery. The results accomplished by introducing these procedures into the treatment are widely discussed. However, one of the most dangerous complications is often overlooked. The aim of this review is to draw attention to the relevant problem that is microelements malnutrition in patients who have undergone different types of bariatric surgeries (BS).