Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2742270 | Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine | 2014 | 4 Pages |
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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Authors
Andrew Brammar, Mark Forrest,