Bariatric surgery in the elderly: A narrative review
Summary Introduction: Due to population ageing, the elderly obese population is increasing. Bariatric surgery is the standard treatment option for morbid obesity nowadays, but there is some controversy regarding its routine indication in the elderly population. Objetive: To review the current evid...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Associação Médica Brasileira
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| Series: | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-42302017000900787&lng=en&tlng=en |