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A Target for Intervention: Poor Adherence to Follow-Up After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents and Young Adults

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  • Curry Sherard

  • Allison B. Frederick

  • Aaron Lesher

  • Mary Kate Bryant

  • March 1, 2025

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    Obesity prevalence is rising globally, with over 60 million children classified as obese in 2020, significantly affecting adolescents and young adults.

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    Bariatric surgery is increasingly recognized as a safe and effective treatment for obesity in adolescents and young adults, addressing weight loss and comorbidities.

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    Adherence to follow-up care post-bariatric surgery is critical for long-term success, yet younger patients are at higher risk of being lost to follow-up.

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    This study aims to evaluate follow-up adherence and its impact on weight loss in adolescents and young adults after sleeve gastrectomy.

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    Identifying targeted intervention points is essential to improve follow-up adherence and optimize outcomes for adolescents and young adults post-surgery.

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A Target for Intervention: Poor Adherence to Follow-Up After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents and Young Adults

  • by Curry Sherard, Allison B. Frederick, Aaron Lesher, Mary Kate Bryant

  • March 1, 2025

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