Women with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome who had gastric bypass surgery with omentum removal had lower levels of a marker for inflammation (CRP) after one year compared to those who only had the bypass.
Scientific Claim
In premenopausal women with metabolic syndrome and severe obesity, omentectomy during gastric bypass surgery was associated with lower C-reactive protein levels at 12 months post-surgery compared to gastric bypass alone.
Original Statement
“Omentectomy was associated to lower CRP after 12 months”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The abstract uses 'was associated with' language, which is appropriate for the study design as it compares two surgical procedures without isolating visceral fat removal as a standalone intervention.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Visceral fat resection in humans: Effect on insulin sensitivity, beta‐cell function, adipokines, and inflammatory markers