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Obesity is a public health problem with increasing incidence. In this article we will discuss its concept, etiology, classification and consequences. Concept and epidemiology Consequences of obesity Metabolic syndrome Classification …
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ObesitySurgery
Vertical Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Is there a difference in long-term results?
Vertical Gastrectomy (VG) has quickly become the most performed bariatric surgery in the world. However, little is known about long-term results when compared to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). In August …
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A 65-year-old male patient, underwent Vertical Gastrectomy in 2017 for the treatment of Morbid Obesity. Lost follow-up during the COVID-19 pandemic, having only done a follow-up endoscopy in the first …
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is quite common in the general population, with a prevalence of 10 to 20%. In patients with obesity, this prevalence can be double. The mechanisms involved …
