Authors: V. Schusdziarra; M. Hausmann; J. Erdmann Authors‘ workplace: Else-Kröner-Fresenius Center of Nutritional Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2006, roč. 85, č. 9, s. 436-440. Category: Monothematic special - Original
A successful reduction of body weight in patients with morbid obesity (BMI >40 kg/m2) is difficult and in the majority of patients it is impossible with non-interventional treatment modalities. Surgical therapy is an efficient alternative for these patients. Potential surgical intervention, however, should be carefully evaluated during a six month preoperative treatment phase. During this time period indications and contraindications must be evaluated.
Keywords: morbid obesity – conservative therapy – basal metabolic rate – eating behaviour – satiety
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