Malabsorption as a Therapeutic Approach in Bariatric Surgery
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Malabsorption as a Therapeutic Approach in Bariatric Surgery
BACKGROUND The increasing prevalence of obese patients will lead to a more frequent use of bariatric procedures in the future. Compared to conservative medical therapy, bariatric procedures achieve greater weight loss and superior control of comorbidities, resulting in improved overall mortality. METHODS A search for current literature regarding mechanisms, indications, and outcomes of bariat...
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عنوان ژورنال: Viszeralmedizin
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1662-6672,1662-6664
DOI: 10.1159/000363480