Open AccessMalabsorption as a Therapeutic Approach in Bariatric Surgery
Author(s) -
Adrian T. Billeter,
Lars Fischer,
Anna-Laura Wekerle,
Jonas D. Senft,
Beat P. MüllerStich
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
visceral medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.598
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2297-475X
pISSN - 2297-4725
DOI - 10.1159/000363480
Subject(s) - malabsorption , medicine , weight loss , micronutrient , malnutrition , gastroenterology , sleeve gastrectomy , surgery , obesity , gastric bypass , pathology
The increasing prevalence of obese patients will lead to a more frequent use of bariatric procedures in the future. Compared to conservative medical therapy, bariatric procedures achieve greater weight loss and superior control of comorbidities, resulting in improved overall mortality.
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