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Bariatric Surgery for Severe Obesity

Description

Publication Year: 2009
Language: English
Website: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm

This fact sheet describes the different types of surgery that treat severe obesity. It explains how surgery promotes weight loss, its benefits and risks, and the medical costs. It also provides guidance for patients thinking about surgery.

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Source

Weight-Control Information Network
1 WIN Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3665

Phone: (202) 828-1025 En/Sp
Toll-free Phone: (877) 946-4627 En/Sp

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