Challenges in the care and treatment of patients with extreme obesity
Matheo A. M. Stumpf,
Marcio C. Mancini
Abstract:Obesity is a prevalent chronic disease. The management of extreme obesity -i.e., body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50 kg/m² or obesity class IV and V -is still far from ideal. Individuals with extreme obesity have a high risk of surgical complications, mortality, comorbidities, and reduced weight loss following bariatric surgery. Although lifestyle changes and anti-obesity medications are recommended for all patients with extreme obesity as adjuvants to weight loss, these measures are less effective than bariatric surge… Show more
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