Bariatric Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients: Is It Safe?
Bariatric Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients: Is It Safe?
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New York: Springer US
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English
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New York: Springer US
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Ten percent of cirrhotic patients are known to have a high risk of postoperative complications. Ninety percent of bariatric patients suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and 50% of them may develop non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) which can progress to cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to assess whether the...
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Bariatric Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients: Is It Safe?
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2328752884
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2328752884
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0960-8923
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1708-0428
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10.1007/s11695-019-04214-7
