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View article: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension and bariatric surgery: a systematic review
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension and bariatric surgery: a systematic review Open
Bariatric surgery appears to lead to considerable improvement in IIH. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is not a well-publicized comorbidity of obesity, but its presence may be considered as an indication for bariatric surgery.
View article: The fate of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band removal
The fate of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band removal Open
The number of LAGB removals is increasing. Revision bariatric surgery leads to improved weight loss; however, revision surgery is associated with complications.
View article: Predictive factors for diabetes remission after bariatric surgery
Predictive factors for diabetes remission after bariatric surgery Open
Type of bariatric procedure (LRYGB v. LSG), shorter duration of diabetes and the absence of long-acting insulin were independent predictors of diabetes remission after bariatric surgery.
View article: A comparison of revisional and primary bariatric surgery
A comparison of revisional and primary bariatric surgery Open
A bariatric revision clinic manages a wide variety of complex patients distinct from those seen in a primary clinic. Operative candidates at the revision clinic are chosen based on favourable medical, anatomic and psychosocial factors, kee…
View article: A population-based study of outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours
A population-based study of outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours Open
There has been a significant increase in incidence of gastrointestinal NETs, and advancing patient age, but not sex, is linked to poor outcomes in terms of overall and disease-specific survival. Surgery, both curative and palliative, was a…
View article: Surgeon Involvement in Pre-Clinical Medical Education: Attitudes of Directors of Education.
Surgeon Involvement in Pre-Clinical Medical Education: Attitudes of Directors of Education. Open
This is an Open Journal Systems article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License
View article: The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on the Spectrum of Fatty Liver Disease
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on the Spectrum of Fatty Liver Disease Open
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is becoming one of the most common causes of liver disease in the western world. The most significant risk factors are obesity and the metabolic syndrome for which bariatric surgery has been shown to be an …
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery Open
Background . The utility of bariatric surgery in type 1 diabetes remains controversial. The aim of the present study is to evaluate glycemic control outcomes in obese patients with type 1 diabetes after bariatric surgery. Methods . A compr…