INTRODUCTION Although it has received several criticisms, which is considered to be the most effective method used for global assessment of morbid obesity surgical treatment, still needs to be updated. OBJECTIVE Critical analysis of BAROS constitution and method. METHOD BAROS as headings was searched in literature review using data from the main bariatric surgery journals until 2009. RESU...

2015, Differences in the rates of treatment of severe obesity using Bariatric surgery across socioeconomic groups, JAMA Surgery, vol. 150, no. 4, pp. 367-368. Reproduced with the kind permission of the copyright owner.

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Objective: Anecdotally, lower leg skin changes in morbidly obese people appear much improved with weight loss following bariatric surgery. The objective of this study was to compare prevalence of lower leg symptoms in obese patients awaiting, and those who have had, bariatric surgery. Methods: An audit was undertaken, utilising questionnaires, to identify obesity-associated lower leg symptoms: ...

purpose: to report a case of xerophthalmia after bariatric surgery. case report: a 24- year -old man presented to the eye clinic with a 4 -month history of irritable gritty eyes. he complained from night blindness, too. he was being treated for dry eye with artificial tears and ophthalmic ointments during the last month without any significant improvement. his vision was 20/20 unaided in both e...

Background Bariatric surgery is a very effective treatment for morbid obesity, generally improving the obesity related metabolic derangements. Epicardial fat (EPIFAT) is a visceral fat depot measurable in cardiac magnetic resonance. Changes in EPIFAT after bariatric surgery has been described, but it is not well characterized. We hypothesized that the reduction of the thoracic fat components af...

Background: Obesity is of huge concern worldwide. Bariatric surgery effective in managing morbid obesity and its associated complications. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role the pre-operative as well postoperative phases bariatric surgery. Lack physical activity patients who are obese, posted for those have undergone can be accounted to lot factors. Identifying their perceived level along with ...

Esophageal and gastric cancer (GC) are related to obesity and bariatric surgery. Risk factors, such as gastroesophageal reflux and Helicobacter pylori, must be investigated and treated in obese population. After surgery, GC reports are anecdotal and treatment is not standardized. This review aims to discuss GC related to obesity before and after bariatric surgery.

Obesity has increased alarmingly in the United States and is increasing in many countries of the world. Because obesity is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, it is important to develop approaches to counter the rapid increase in adiposity. One approach is bariatric surgery, the most successful clinical intervention known for treating obesity. Surgery can re...

Obesity is a major public health problem in developed nations worldwide. Currently, the only treatment for severe obesity (BMI > or = 35 kg/m2 with comorbidity) that provides long-term weight loss is bariatric surgery. Restrictive, malabsorptive, and combination procedures have been developed. Each type of procedure has its merits and unique set of risks and complications. Weight loss after bar...