Imaging in Bariatric Surgery
This book offers detailed guidance on the use of imaging in the context of bariatric surgery. After a summary of the types of surgical intervention, the role of imaging prior to and after surgery is explained, covering both the normal patient and the pati
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Imaging in Bariatric Surgery
Andrea Laghi • Marco Rengo Editors
Imaging in Bariatric Surgery
Editors Andrea Laghi Department of Radiological Oncological and Pathological Sciences Polo Pontino, I.C.O.T. Hospital University of Rome SAPIENZA Latina Italy
Marco Rengo Department of Radiological Oncological and Pathological Sciences Polo Pontino, I.C.O.T. Hospital University of Rome SAPIENZA Latina Italy
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Preface
Obesity represents an important public health issue worldwide. In European Union countries, overweight and obesity affect respectively 30–70% and 10–30% of adult population. In the USA 70% of the population is currently affected by excess weight or obesity. The etiology of obesity is multifactorial, involving a complex interaction among genetics, hormones, and environmental factors. More importantly, it is associated with chronic comorbidities, physical or psychological symptoms, and/or functional limitations, which can have a substantial, negative impact on quality of life and mortality. Unfortunately, diet therapy, with and without support organizations, is relatively ineffective in treating obesity in the long term, and there are currently no effective pharmaceutical drugs. At present, surgery represents the only effective therapeutic modality for morbid obesity. The efficacy of surgery on weight reduction has been widely confirmed by a large literature. In addition to
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