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ABSTRACT Malabsorption is a complex and multifaceted condition characterised by the defective passage of nutrients into the blood and lymphatic streams. Several congenital or acquired disorders may cause either selective or global malabsorption in both children and adults, such as cystic fibrosis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), coeliac ...
Marco Vincenzo Lenti+29 more
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents with or without syndromic obesity: two years follow-up [PDF]
Introduction Childhood obesity is an emerging health problem. Surgical treatment of obese adolescents, particularly those affected by congenital syndrome, represents a controversial issue.
ABBATINI, FRANCESCA+6 more
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Assessing ChatGPT Responses to Commonly Asked Questions About Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to explore the accuracy and comprehensiveness of 10 frequently asked questions posed to ChatGPT, an online chatbot, regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy. Methods Ten questions were formulated after extensive literature review alongside the guidance of the senior ...
Mihai A. Bentan+3 more
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Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic gastric plication in morbidly obese patients: Importance of postoperative follow-up [PDF]
Demand for feasible, safe, and preferably low-cost methods of weight reduction is rising every day. The present study reports findings from laparoscopic gastric plication (LGP), which is a new restrictive bariatric technique, combined with a ...
Maleki, A.R., Niazi, M., Talebpour, M.
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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: The Impact of Obesity
ABSTRACT This article provides an overview of gastro‐esophageal (GERD) and laryngopharynegal (LPRD) reflux diseases in the context of obesity as a confounding entity. A detailed review of the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease may be found elsewhere.
Abdul Latif H. Hamdan+2 more
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Early and late complications of bariatric operation. [PDF]
Weight loss surgery is one of the fastest growing segments of the surgical discipline. As with all medical procedures, postoperative complications will occur. Acute care surgeons need to be familiar with the common problems and their management. Although
Beekley, Alec+3 more
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Abstract Background Pain management is a critical part of treatment in patients with chest trauma. Opioids and nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs have been the most commonly used medications. However, their side effects have drawn attention to other medications.
Hossein Zabihi Mahmoodabadi+4 more
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IntroductionPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy affecting reproductive-aged women. Some retrospective studies with small sample sizes have reported that bariatric metabolic surgery is effective in remission of irregular ...
Yian Zhao+9 more
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Bariatric surgery is the treatment for severe obesity, with proven efficacy in reducing weight. Weight loss associated with bariatric surgery is greatly associated with a significant reduction of skeletal muscle and bone mineral mass, which leads us to ...
Cláudia Amaro Santos+7 more
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A species of Coprococcus is related to BMI in patients who underwent malabsorptive bariatric surgery and its abundance is modified by magnesium and thiamin intake [PDF]
Background: Morbid obesity is associated with metabolic alterations and the onset of type 2 diabetes. Patients who undergo a malabsorptive bariatric surgery show an important improvement in several clinical variables and a modification in the gut microbiota balance.
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