Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4287812 | International Journal of Surgery | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Obesity is fast becoming one of the world's leading health problems and together with its many associated medical sequelae significantly increases morbidity and mortality. In this review, we briefly explore the history of bariatric surgery, the benefits of surgery and the various procedures carried out.
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Authors
S.S. Jaunoo, P.J. Southall,