Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2742270 Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine 2014 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

The aim of this article is to give a brief but comprehensive overview of the current management of the patient undergoing bariatric (weight loss) surgery. This article will discuss the different types of obesity surgery commonly performed, and the practical aspects of how to manage these patients both perioperatively and postoperatively. The principles described can be utilised in the management of obese patients attending for other types of surgery.

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