Therapeutic evaluation of the morbidly obese patient.
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The evaluation of a morbidly obese patient is challenging and many times, frustrating for both the patients and their doctors. This article reviews some important issues, which should be taken into consideration when treating patients with morbid obesity.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Endocrinologia y nutricion : organo de la Sociedad Espanola de Endocrinologia y Nutricion
دوره 56 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009