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Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
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Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
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Obesity
References
Etiology
Genetic factors
Lifestyle and behavioral factors
Regulatory factors
Eating disorders
Etiology references
Complications
Diagnosis
Body composition analysis
Other testing
Diagnosis references
Treatment
Diet
Physical activity
Behavioral interventions
Anti-obesity medications
Surgery
Treatment references
Special Populations
Children
Older adults
Special populations references
Prognosis
Prevention
Key Points
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Reference
Indications
Indications reference
Procedures
Sleeve gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery
Revisional procedures
Biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch (BPD-DS)
Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S)
Endoscopic procedures
Adjustable gastric banding
Procedures references
Preoperative Evaluation
Risks
Risks references
Prognosis
Prognosis references
Follow-up
Key Points
Metabolic Syndrome
Reference
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key Points