In 65 jejunoileal (JI) bypasses done from 1973-1979, there were nine Scott and 56 Payne (with
Y-shaped anastomosis). Preoperative excess body weight (EBW) translated to the 1983 …

An impairment can result in disability which can result in handicap. In Canada, disabilities
have been based on 17 activities of daily living (ADL), nine of which may be due to massive …

Many obese patients are attempting to diet. Furthermore, many gastric restrictive procedures
permit the ready flow of liquids, and the individual may want to be assured that the liquid is …

Morbid obesity is defined as obesity with a body mass index ≥40, or ≥35 with secondary
serious diseases. Conservative medical therapies in these individuals generally fail to sustain …

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… Deitel M, Shahi B, Deitel FH: Effect of weight loss in the morbidly obese patient with severe
… Deitel M: Indications for surgery for morbid obesity. In Deitel M (ed): "Surgery for the Morbidly …

Massive obesity results in serious diseases, which are a major public health problem. Surgery
is frequently the only means to achieve and sustain significant weight loss. This historical …

Vertical banded gastroplasty creates a channel bytwo applications of the TA-90 stapler from
an end-to-end anastomosis window above the crow's foot to the angle of His, against a 32 F. …

Insulin sensitivity for glucose disposal in individuals with normal glucose tolerance is
impaired above a body mass index of 27 kg/m2 or above an ideal body weight of 120%. 1, 2 …