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Bariatric surgery mortality 4%, Medicare patient review finds

Authors :
Kirn, Timothy F.
Source :
Family Practice News. December 15, 2005, Vol. 35 Issue 24, p50, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

SAN FRANCISCO -- Bariatric surgery may carry a higher mortality risk than previously reported, according to a study of Medicare patients presented by David R. Flum, M.D., at the annual [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Risk factors
Patient outcomes
Obesity -- Risk factors -- Patient outcomes
Gastric bypass -- Risk factors -- Patient outcomes

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03007073
Volume :
35
Issue :
24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Family Practice News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.140656966

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