Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Obesity levels and the demand for obesity services are increasing. Those with morbid obesity require specialist care and consideration for bariatric surgery. Based on recent figures and NICE guidelines, at least 35 000 individuals in Birmingham alone may be suitable for surgery. Numbers currently assessed are limited due to lack of resource and expertise. This audit reviewed baseline characteristics of patients referred for specialist obesity and bariatric services...

We present the case of a 77-year-old lady who had a previous total pharyngo-laryngo-oesophagectomy for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Her serum calcium had been normal on alfacalcidol and calcium supplementation for six months. She was admitted with dehydration and symptoms of hypercalcaemia on two different occasions, with corrected calcium 3.86 and 4.67 mmol/l. Each time she was treated with intravenous fluids and intravenous disodium pamidronate 60 mg by the admitting t...