Medical and surgical treatment of obesity in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)
Obesity is one of the most important risk factors in sleep-related respiratory disorders; more than 70% of patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) show some degree of obesity. Weight loss, through medical or surgical means, should be a primary goal in the management of OSAHS...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Revista de la Facultad de Medicina |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revfacmed/article/view/60090 |