The bariatric surgery patient for non-bariatric surgery
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bariatri surgery patient, non-bariatric surgery, obesity, complex multi-system disorderAbstract
Obesity is a complex, multi-system disorder that results from a positive energy imbalance. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies obesity based on body mass index (BMI), measured as weight (kg) divided by height squared (m2)1Downloads
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