Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity.
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n engl j med 356;21 www.nejm.org may 24, 2007 2176 This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major clinical studies, the clinical use of this therapy, and potential adverse effects are reviewed. Relevant formal guidelines, if they exist, are presented. The article ends with the author’s clinical recommendations. Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The New England journal of medicine
دوره 356 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007