Bariatric Surgery
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03/08/2023
A 26-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with progressive confusion and recurrent falls. The patient reported having vomiting and diarrhea for 1 week and several falls 1 day before her...
03/08/2023
12/31/2022
Bariatric surgery is the most successful weight management modality. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery is one bariatric surgical procedure developed for weight reduction in patients with morbid...
12/31/2022
Interactive Features
09/09/2021
A 14-year-old boy with obesity presents to his pediatrician's office to discuss options for weight loss. He has had class 3 obesity for the majority of his life. His comorbid obstructive sleep apnea is...
09/09/2021
10/31/2019
According to new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which of the following is a contraindication for bariatric surgery in pediatric patients?
10/31/2019
Clinical Insights
07/30/2022
Regina Kosiba, RD, LD, discusses key components of nutrition for bariatric surgery recipients, including special populations, such as athletes, patients who are pregnant, and patients receiving...
07/30/2022
