Bariatric surgery in Singapore from 2005 to 2009
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Receptivity to Bariatric Surgery in Qualified Patients
Objectives. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective intervention for weight loss and diabetes management. Despite this, many patients qualified for bariatric surgery are not interested in undergoing the procedure. The objective of this study is to determine the factors influencing receptivity to bariatric surgery among those who qualify for the procedure. Methods. Patients attending...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asian Journal of Surgery
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1015-9584
DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2012.08.006