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. 2015 Feb;152(1):33-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2014.12.001. Epub 2015 Feb 4.

Obesity in HIV-infected patients in France: prevalence and surgical treatment options

G Pourcher  1 , D Costagliola  2 , V Martinez  3
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Obesity in HIV-infected patients in France: prevalence and surgical treatment options

G Pourcher et al. J Visc Surg. 2015 Feb.
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Abstract

Increasing rate of obesity was reported in HIV-infected patients in USA. In France, no data are available to date. Bariatric surgery is the best option for morbid obesity in general population but few data exist in HIV-infected patients. We describe the prevalence of obesity in France in HIV-infected patients. The prevalence of obesity is 15.1% in women and 5.3% in men. Moreover, we described our experience and point of view in the management of HIV infected patients with morbid obesity. Prospective studies are needed for an optimal management of HIV-infected patients with morbid obesity.

Keywords: HIV infection; Obesity; Prevalence; Sleeve gastrectomy.

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