Table 2 Distribution of male and female patients under different BMI categories pre and postoperatively
From: Is routine post-sleeve gastrografin needed? Profile of 98 cases
BMI category | Pre or post-operatively | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
Normal (%) BMI 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | Pre-op | 0 | 0 |
Post-op | 5 (13.9) | 1 (1.6) | |
Pre-obesity (%) BMI 25–29.9 kg/m2 | Pre-op | 0 | 1 (1.6) |
Post-op | 6 (16.7) | 17 (27.4) | |
Obesity class I (%) BMI 30–34.9 kg/m2 | Pre-op | 2 (5.6) | 1 (1.6) |
Post-op | 11 (30.6) | 23 (37.1) | |
Obesity class II (%) BMI 35–39.9 kg/m2 | Pre-op | 5 (13.9) | 15 (24.2) |
Post-op | 7 (19.4) | 11 (17.7) | |
Obesity class III (%) BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 | Pre-op | 29 (80.6) | 45 (72.6) |
Post-op | 7 (19.4) | 10 (16.1) | |
Total (%) | 36 males (36.7) | 62 females (63.3) | |