The changes on salivary flow rates, buffering capacity and chromogranin A levels in adults after bariatric surgery.

Autor: Kogawa EM; Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Bauru, SP, 17012-901, Brazil. mikaela.kogawa@unb.br.; Departamento de Odontologia, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil. mikaela.kogawa@unb.br.; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil. mikaela.kogawa@unb.br., Melo FF; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil., Pires RG; Curso de Odontologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil., Caetano PCC; Curso de Odontologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil., de Lima Rodrigues J; Curso de Odontologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 71966-700, Brazil., Benito LAO; Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Tecnologias em Saúde (PPGCTS), FCE, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 72220-275, Brazil., da Silva ICR; FCE, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 72220-275, Brazil., de Castro Cantuária AP; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70910-900, Brazil., de Carvalho Sales-Peres SH; Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Bauru, SP, 17012-901, Brazil.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Clinical oral investigations [Clin Oral Investig] 2024 Feb 21; Vol. 28 (3), pp. 159. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 21.
DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05551-3
Abstrakt: Objectives: This study aimed to investigate changes in salivary flow rates, buffering capacity, and salivary chromogranin A (CHGA) levels in adults undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) compared with a non-obese control group.
Materials and Methods: Salivary analyses were performed on 62 participants aged over 50 years, stratified into two groups matched for age and gender-individuals who had undergone bariatric surgery (BS) (n = 31) and a corresponding healthy control group (n = 31). Before saliva collection, participants completed a comprehensive 11-point visual numerical rating scale (NRS 0-10) xerostomia questionnaire, assessing subjective perceptions of two key aspects: dryness of the oral mucosa and resultant impact on oral functional ability. Three distinct saliva measurements were obtained: unstimulated whole saliva (UWS), stimulated whole saliva (SWS), and unstimulated upper labial saliva (ULS). The buffering capacity of unstimulated saliva was assessed using pH indicator strips, and concentrations of salivary Chromogranin A (CHGA) were quantified in stimulated saliva via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results: After BS, more than 40% of BS group patients reported xerostomia, with 16.1% experiencing only mild symptoms without significant functional impact (p = 0.009). The prevalence of xerostomia and tongue dryness was higher in the BS group compared to the control group (p = 0.028 and p = 0.025, respectively). The comparative analysis unveiled no statistically significant differences in flow rates of unstimulated upper labial saliva (ULS), unstimulated whole saliva (UWS), and stimulated whole saliva (SWS) between the control group and patients who underwent bariatric surgery. However, in patients undergone BS with xerostomia, both ULS and UWS flow rates were significantly lower than in controls with xerostomia (p = 0.014 and p = 0.007, respectively). The buffering capacity was significantly lower in patients undergone BS than in controls (p = 0.009). No differences were found between groups regarding CHGA concentration and output values, nevertheless, higher values of CHGA concentrations were significantly correlated to lower flow rates.
Conclusion: According to the results, this study suggests that individuals undergoing BS may exhibit altered salivary buffering capacity and reduced unstimulated salivary flows in the presence of xerostomia. Additionally, the findings suggest that elevated concentration of salivary CHGA might be associated, in part, with salivary gland hypofunction.
Clinical Relevance: The clinical significance of this study lies in highlighting the changes in salivary functions after BS. The identified salivary alterations might be attributed to adverse effects of BS such as vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, and dehydration. Understanding these changes is crucial for healthcare professionals involved in the care of post-BS patients, as it sheds light on potential oral health challenges that may arise as a consequence of the surgical intervention. Monitoring and managing these salivary alterations can contribute to comprehensive patient care and enhance the overall postoperative experience for individuals undergoing BS.
(© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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