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Review
. 1995 Jun;82(6):732-9.
doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800820606.

Surgical treatment of morbid obesity

P M Sagar  1
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Review

Surgical treatment of morbid obesity

P M Sagar. Br J Surg. 1995 Jun.

Abstract

Morbid obesity significantly reduces life span and is associated with much co-morbid pathology. Diet, behavioural therapy and drug therapy are largely unsuccessful. Surgical treatment offers the best hope. This review summarizes the rationale for treatment and the available surgical options.

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