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bariatric surgery in children  

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  • Bariatric surgery is a treatment option for carefully selected severely obese youth for whom all other medical, dietary, and behavioral approaches have been unsuccessful. The history, indications, risks, and benefits of bariatric surgery in children are reviewed briefly, ending with controversies and future directions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Bariatric Surgery in Children]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-BM43H5N7-F

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