| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2719050 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
There is currently a global pandemic of obesity and obesity-engendered comorbidities; in particular, certain major chronic metabolic diseases (eg, type 2 diabetes) which markedly reduce life expectancy and quality of life. This review is predicated on the fact that management of the obese patient is a primary concern of all physicians and health care providers, and that metabolic/bariatric surgery is a highly successful therapeutic option for this disease.
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Authors
Henry MD, PhD, Sayeed MD, Robert B. MD, PhD, Joyce L. RD, LD, John B. MBBS, PhD,