Abstract
A successful reduction of body weight in patients with morbid obesity (BMI >40 kg/m2) is difficult and in the majority of patients it is impossible with non-interventional treatment modalities. Surgical therapy is an efficient alternative for these patients. Potential surgical intervention, however, should be carefully evaluated during a six month preoperative treatment phase. During this time period indications and contraindications must be evaluated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 436-440 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Rozhledy v chirurgii : měsíčník Československé chirurgické společnosti |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| State | Published - 2006 |
