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Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Adolescents: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  • By

  • Givan F. Paulus

  • Loes E. G. de Vaan

  • Froukje J. Verdam

  • Nicole D. Bouvy

  • Ton A. W. Ambergen

  • L. W. Ernest van Heurn

  • February 20, 2015

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    Adolescent obesity prevalence has tripled in the USA, with 18.4% classified as obese and 13.0% as extremely obese.

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    Obesity in adolescents is linked to chronic health issues like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and psychological problems.

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    Current obesity management primarily involves lifestyle interventions, which show limited long-term effectiveness.

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    Bariatric surgery is increasingly considered for adolescents with severe obesity, particularly those with comorbidities.

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    This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of various bariatric surgical techniques for morbidly obese adolescents.

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Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Adolescents: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  • by Givan F. Paulus, Loes E. G. de Vaan, Froukje J. Verdam, Nicole D. Bouvy, Ton A. W. Ambergen, L. W. Ernest van Heurn

  • February 20, 2015

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