Compulsão alimentar em candidatos a cirurgia bariátrica: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: In bariatric surgery, dysfunctional food is frequent. We highlight the BED that is prevalent in this population and may be associated with negative outcomes. Objectives: The present study aims to assess the prevalence of binge eating disorder BED in candidates for bariatric surgery through an integrative literature review. Methods: To search for using the PubMed database (MEDLINE), on September 2nd. The initial search included 347 studies, which after going through the exclusion process, six articles were selected for final analysis. Results: Of the completed articles, two were international and four were made in Brazil. There was a high prevalence of BED in pre-bariatric surgery patients, which ranged from 43.4% to 53.4%. In addition to reports like eating in the absence of hunger, difficult to stop eating and anguish after overeating. Discussion: In addition, these studies discuss the importance of early diagnosis and the risks that can occur if the disorder remains in the post-surgical period, which may be weight gain and other complications that may occur from a compensatory episode. Conclusion: Thus, this study shows the need for diagnosis before the procedure, as well as previous treatment, thus preserving the mental and physical health of patients. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]