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Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Vol 99, Issue 90100, 15S-15S
Copyright © 1999 by American Osteopathic Association

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Surgical options for the severely obese patient

CD Still

Surgical options for severe obesity are becoming an increasingly common method of treatment, the consequence of the historically high rates of recidivism with conventional medical treatment, the availability of modified, less drastic surgical procedures, and long-term efficacy statistics. This article reviews the indications and contraindications to bariatric surgery and reviews common surgical procedures and their efficacy.




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