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June 2009

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and metabolic disorders. XIV World Congress : Palais des Congres (Porte Maillot) - Paris, France August 26-29, 2009.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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FURNES MW , Zhao CM, Chen D
Development of Obesity is Associated with Increased Calories per Meal Rather than per Day. A Study of High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity in Young Rats.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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BURGOS AM , Braghetto I, Csendes A, Maluenda F, et al
Gastric Leak After Laparoscopic-Sleeve Gastrectomy for Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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May 2009

RAMALHO R , Guimaraes C, Gil C, Neves C, et al
Morbid Obesity and Inflammation: A Prospective Study After Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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DE LUIS DA , Sagrado MG, Aller R, Izaola O, et al
Ala54Thr Polymorphism of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, Role on Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Presurgical Morbid Obesity Patients.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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ERNST B , Thurnheer M, Schultes B
Basal Serum Prolactin Levels in Obesity-Unrelated to Parameters of the Metabolic Syndrome and Unchanged After Massive Weight Loss.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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April 2009

BAO JJ , Desai V, Christoffel KK, Smith-Ray P, et al
Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and/or Grandchildren of Adult Bariatric Surgery Patients.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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CATALAN V , Gomez-Ambrosi J, Lizanzu A, Rodriguez A, et al
RIP140 Gene and Protein Expression Levels are Downregulated in Visceral Adipose Tissue in Human Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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March 2009

BARBALHO-MOULIM MC , Soares Miguel GP, Pazzianotto Forti EM, de Castro Cesar M, et al
Silicone-Ring Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Treatment of Obesity: Effects of Laparoscopic Versus Laparotomic Surgery on Respiration.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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MAGDALENO R JR , Chaim EA, Pareja JC, Turato ER, et al
The Psychology of Bariatric Patient: What Replaces Obesity? A Qualitative Research with Brazilian Women.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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ARIAS E , Martinez PR, Ka Ming Li V, Szomstein S, et al
Mid-term Follow-up after Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Final Approach for Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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VILA M , Ruiz O, Belmonte M, Riesco M, et al
Changes in lipid profile and insulin resistance in obese patients after Scopinaro biliopancreatic diversion.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:299-306.
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BERNSTINE H , Tzioni-Yehoshua R, Groshar D, Beglaibter N, et al
Gastric emptying is not affected by sleeve gastrectomy--scintigraphic evaluation of gastric emptying after sleeve gastrectomy without removal of the gastric antrum.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:293-8.
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SARMENTO PL , Plavnik FL, Zanella MT, Pinto PE, et al
Association of carotid intima-media thickness and cardiovascular risk factors in women pre- and post-bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:339-44.
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RUSSO V , Nigro G, de Chiara A, Rago A, et al
The impact of selection criteria of obese patients on evaluation of heart rate variability following bariatric surgery weight loss.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:397-8.
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DOS SANTOS MORAES I JR , Madalosso CA, Palma LA, da Silva Fornari AC, et al
Hospital discharge in the day following open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: is it feasible and safe?
Obes Surg. 2009;19:281-6.
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ERNST B , Thurnheer M, Wilms B, Schultes B, et al
Differential changes in dietary habits after gastric bypass versus gastric banding operations.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:274-80.
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YBARRA J , Bobbioni-Harsch E, Chassot G, Huber O, et al
Persistent correlation of ghrelin plasma levels with body mass index both in stable weight conditions and during gastric-bypass-induced weight loss.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:327-31.
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DE JONG JR , van Ramshorst B, Gooszen HG, Smout AJ, et al
Weight loss after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is not caused by altered gastric emptying.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:287-92.
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EFTHIMIOU E , Court O, Christou N
Small bowel obstruction due to retrograde intussusception after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:378-80.
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WANG Y , Liu J
Plasma ghrelin modulation in gastric band operation and sleeve gastrectomy.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:357-62.
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KORSWAGEN LA , Schrama JG, Bruins Slot W, Hunfeld MA, et al
Adenocarcinoma of the lower esophagus after placement of a gastric band.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:389-92.
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KOUTELIDAKIS I , Dragoumis D, Papaziogas B, Patsas A, et al
Gastric perforation and death after the insertion of an intragastric balloon.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:393-6.
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SPANAKIS E , Gragnoli C
Bariatric surgery, safety and type 2 diabetes.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:363-8.
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SLEDZINSKI T , Goyke E, Smolenski RT, Sledzinski Z, et al
Decrease in serum protein carbonyl groups concentration and maintained hyperhomocysteinemia in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:321-6.
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DE CARVALHO CP , Marin DM, de Souza AL, Pareja JC, et al
GLP-1 and adiponectin: effect of weight loss after dietary restriction and gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients with normal and abnormal glucose metabolism.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:313-20.
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SOGG S , Mori DL
Psychosocial evaluation for bariatric surgery: the Boston interview and opportunities for intervention.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:369-77.
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MACHADO MB , Velasco IT, Scalabrini-Neto A
Gastric bypass and cardiac autonomic activity: influence of gender and age.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:332-8.
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SCHALLER G , Aso Y, Schernthaner GH, Kopp HP, et al
Increase of osteopontin plasma concentrations after bariatric surgery independent from inflammation and insulin resistance.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:351-6.
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GOMEZ JM , Vilarrasa N, Masdevall C, Pujol J, et al
Regulation of bone mineral density in morbidly obese women: a cross-sectional study in two cohorts before and after bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:345-50.
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February 2009

LINDSEY ML , Patterson WL, Gesten FC, Roohan PJ, et al
Bariatric Surgery for Obesity: Surgical Approach and Variation in In-Hospital Complications in New York State.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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SCHNEIDER JH , Kuper M, Konigsrainer A, Brucher B, et al
Transient Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxation in Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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BOSE M , Olivan B, Teixeira J, Pi-Sunyer FX, et al
Do Incretins play a role in the remission of type 2 diabetes after gastric bypass surgery: What are the evidence?
Obes Surg. 2009;19:217-29.
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GOLDNER WS , Stoner JA, Lyden E, Thompson J, et al
Finding the optimal dose of vitamin D following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a prospective, randomized pilot clinical trial.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:173-9.
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ZAMBON S , Romanato G, Sartore G, Marin R, et al
Bariatric surgery improves atherogenic LDL profile by triglyceride reduction.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:190-5.
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SHANG E , Hasenberg T, Magdeburg R, Keese M, et al
First experiences with A circular stapled gastro-jejunostomy by a new transorally introducible stapler system in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:230-6.
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DE CAMPOS MARTINS MV , Peixoto AA, Schanaider A, Esposito CC, et al
Glucose tolerance in the proximal versus the distal small bowel in Wistar rats.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:202-6.
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ARTERBURN D , Schauer DP, Wise RE, Gersin KS, et al
Change in predicted 10-year cardiovascular risk following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:184-9.
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FUKS D , Dumont F, Berna P, Verhaeghe P, et al
Case report-complex management of a postoperative bronchogastric fistula after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:261-4.
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RUIZ D , Vranas K, Robinson DA, Salvatore L, et al
Esophageal perforation after gastric balloon extraction.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:257-60.
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ERNST B , Thurnheer M, Schmid SM, Wilms B, et al
Seasonal variation in the deficiency of 25-hydroxyvitamin D(3) in mildly to extremely obese subjects.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:180-3.
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NEITLICH T , Neitlich J
The imaging evaluation of cholelithiasis in the obese patient-ultrasound vs CT cholecystography: our experience with the bariatric surgery population.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:207-10.
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BAKHOS C , Alkhoury F, Kyriakides T, Reinhold R, et al
Early postoperative hemorrhage after open and laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:153-7.
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CUBATTOLI L , Barneschi C, Mastrocinque E, Bonucci P, et al
Cardiac arrest after intragastric balloon insertion in a super-obese patient.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:253-6.
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CARVALHO GL , Barros CB, Okazaki M, Novaes ML, et al
An improved intragastric balloon procedure using a new balloon: preliminary analysis of safety and efficiency.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:237-42.
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SOVIK TT , Aasheim ET, Kristinsson J, Schou CF, et al
Establishing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: perioperative outcome and characteristics of the learning curve.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:158-65.
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ALGER-MAYER S , Rosati C, Polimeni JM, Malone M, et al
Preoperative binge eating status and gastric bypass surgery: a long-term outcome study.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:139-45.
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January 2009

BILBAO A , Mar J, Mar B, Arrospide A, et al
Validation of the Spanish Translation of the Questionnaire for the Obesity-Related Problems Scale.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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CHANG CY , Huang CK, Chang YY, Tai CM, et al
Health-related Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Morbid Obesity Coming for Bariatric Surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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BUCHWALD H , Scopinaro N
Editorial: changing of the guard but not of tradition at Obesity Surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1-2.
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COTTAM DR , Fisher B, Sridhar V, Atkinson J, et al
The effect of stoma size on weight loss after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery: results of a blinded randomized controlled trial.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:13-7.
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FORFORI F , Romano SM, Balderi T, Anselmino M, et al
Response to Dr. Bernstein's review: pressure pulse contour-derived stroke volume and cardiac output in the morbidly obese patient.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:128-30.
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STROH C , Birk D, Flade-Kuthe R, Frenken M, et al
A nationwide survey on bariatric surgery in Germany--results 2005-2007.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:105-12.
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WOOL D , Bellatorre N, Wren S, Eisenberg D, et al
Male patients above age 60 have as good outcomes as male patients 50-59 years old at 1-year follow-up after bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:18-21.
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NAVARRA G , Musolino C, Centorrino T, De Marco ML, et al
Perforation of an adjustable gastric banding connecting tube into distal transverse colon with intra-luminal migration.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:125-7.
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GASTALDELLI A , Perego L, Paganelli M, Sesti G, et al
Elevated concentrations of liver enzymes and ferritin identify a new phenotype of insulin resistance: effect of weight loss after gastric banding.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:80-6.
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SALORD N , Mayos M, Miralda R, Perez A, et al
Respiratory sleep disturbances in patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery and their relation to metabolic syndrome.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:74-9.
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SYED M , Rosati C, Torosoff MT, El-Hajjar M, et al
The impact of weight loss on cardiac structure and function in obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:36-40.
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BASTOULY M , Arasaki CH, Ferreira JB, Zanoto A, et al
Early changes in postprandial gallbladder emptying in morbidly obese patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: correlation with the occurrence of biliary sludge and gallstones.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:22-8.
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CARRASCO F , Ruz M, Rojas P, Csendes A, et al
Changes in bone mineral density, body composition and adiponectin levels in morbidly obese patients after bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:41-6.
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CARROLL JF , Franks SF, Smith AB, Phelps DR, et al
Visceral adipose tissue loss and insulin resistance 6 months after laparoscopic gastric banding surgery: a preliminary study.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:47-55.
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COUPAYE M , Puchaux K, Bogard C, Msika S, et al
Nutritional consequences of adjustable gastric banding and gastric bypass: a 1-year prospective study.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:56-65.
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ROTH CL , Reinehr T, Schernthaner GH, Kopp HP, et al
Ghrelin and obestatin levels in severely obese women before and after weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:29-35.
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ERNST B , Thurnheer M, Schmid SM, Schultes B, et al
Evidence for the necessity to systematically assess micronutrient status prior to bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:66-73.
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December 2008

TRANDE P , Mussetto A, Mirante VG, De Martinis E, et al
Efficacy, Tolerance and Safety of New Intragastric Air-Filled Balloon (Heliosphere BAG) for Obesity: the Experience of 17 Cases.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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TAGAYA N , Kasama K, Kikkawa R, Kanahira E, et al
Experience with Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Versus Super Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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KASOTAKIS G , Sudan R
Retrograde Intussusception After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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SOLA E , Jover A, Lopez-Ruiz A, Jarabo M, et al
Parameters of Inflammation in Morbid Obesity: Lack of Effect of Moderate Weight Loss.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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MITTERMAIR RP , Aigner F, Obermuller S
Results and complications after Swedish adjustable gastric banding in older patients.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1558-62.
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MANDELL MS , Zimmerman M, Campsen J, Kam I, et al
Bariatric surgery in liver transplant patients: weighing the evidence.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1515-6.
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STRACK S
The Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic (MBMD) is a valid, reliable, and relevant choice for bariatric surgery candidates.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1657-9.
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SANCHEZ H , Cabrera A, Cabrera K, Zerrweck C, et al
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as a revision procedure after restrictive bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1539-43.
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WASSERBERG N , Hamoui N, Petrone P, Crookes PF, et al
Bowel habits after gastric bypass versus the duodenal switch operation.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1563-6.
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CAMPSEN J , Zimmerman M, Shoen J, Wachs M, et al
Adjustable gastric banding in a morbidly obese patient during liver transplantation.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1625-7.
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RUBIN M , Yehoshua RT, Stein M, Lederfein D, et al
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with minimal morbidity. Early results in 120 morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1567-70.
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SHERWINTER DA , Ghaznavi AM, Spinner D, Savel RH, et al
Continuous infusion of intraperitoneal bupivacaine after laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1581-6.
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REICHENBERGER MA , Stoff A, Richter DF
Dealing with the mass: a new approach to facilitate panniculectomy in patients with very large abdominal aprons.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1605-10.
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ANGUS LD , Rizvon K, Zhou D, Seitelman E, et al
Intra-gastric band erosion from an un-inflated Lap-Band: a case report.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1636-9.
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UY MC , Talingdan-Te MC, Espinosa WZ, Daez ML, et al
Ursodeoxycholic acid in the prevention of gallstone formation after bariatric surgery: a meta-analysis.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1532-8.
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DUMONCEAU JM
Evidence-based review of the Bioenterics intragastric balloon for weight loss.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1611-7.
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MATAR ZS
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in a morbidly obese patient with situs inversus totalis.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1632-5.
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LOZANO LM , Segur JM, Macule F, Nunez M, et al
Intramedullary versus extramedullary tibial cutting guide in severely obese patients undergoing total knee replacement: a randomized study of 70 patients with body mass index >35 kg/m2.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1599-604.
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RODRIGUEZ-HERMOSA JI , Ruiz-Feliu B, Roig-Garcia J, Girones-Vila J, et al
Hepatic evisceration after cholecystectomy in a superobese patient.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1653-5.
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MUI WL , Ng EK, Tsung BY, Lam CC, et al
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in ethnic obese Chinese.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1571-4.
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OU YANG O , Loi K, Liew V, Talbot M, et al
Staged laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy followed by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbidly obese patients: a risk reduction strategy.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1575-80.
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ZAVORSKY GS , Christou NV, Kim do J, Carli F, et al
Preoperative gender differences in pulmonary gas exchange in morbidly obese subjects.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1587-98.
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LUTRZYKOWSKI M
Bariatric surgery in morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1647-8.
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November 2008

MUI WL , Ng EK, Tsung BY, Lam CH, et al
Impact on Obesity-Related Illnesses and Quality of Life Following Intragastric Balloon.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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GRACIA JA , Martinez M, Elia M, Aguilella V, et al
Obesity Surgery Results Depending on Technique Performed: Long-Term Outcome.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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SCHEIMANN A , Butler MG, Stevenson D, Miller JL, et al
"Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Stand-alone Technique for Children with Morbid Obesity" and "BioEnterics(R) Intragastric Balloon for Treatment of Morbid Obesity in Prader-Willi Syndrome: Specific Risks and Benefits(").
Obes Surg. 2008.
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REAVIS KM , Hinojosa MW, Smith BR, Nguyen NT, et al
Single-laparoscopic incision transabdominal surgery sleeve gastrectomy.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1492-4.
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GARCIA-FUENTES E , Garrido-Sanchez L, Garcia-Almeida JM, Garcia-Arnes J, et al
Different effect of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and open biliopancreatic diversion of Scopinaro on serum PYY and ghrelin levels.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1424-9.
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MICHALAKI M , Kyriazopoulou V, Mylonas P, Argentou MI, et al
Glucose levels and insulin secretion in surgery-induced hyperglycemia in normoglycemic obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1460-6.
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DINI M , Mori A, Cassi LC, Lo Russo G, et al
Circumferential abdominoplasty.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1392-9.
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SAVASSI-ROCHA AL , Diniz MT, Savassi-Rocha PR, Ferreira JT, et al
Influence of jejunoileal and common limb length on weight loss following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1364-8.
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ABDULLAHI M , Annibale B, Capoccia D, Tari R, et al
The eradication of Helicobacter pylori is affected by body mass index (BMI).
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1450-4.
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SINGHAL R , Kitchen M, Bridgwater S, Super P, et al
Metabolic outcomes of obese diabetic patients following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1400-5.
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KASAMA K , Tagaya N, Kanahira E, Umezawa A, et al
Has laparoscopic bariatric surgery been accepted in Japan? The experience of a single surgeon.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1473-8.
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WANG C , Ren Y, Chen J, Hu Y, et al
Fatal fulminant pancreatitis after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1498-501.
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RICCI G , Bersani G, Rossi A, Pigo F, et al
Bariatric therapy with intragastric balloon improves liver dysfunction and insulin resistance in obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1438-42.
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SCHWEITZER DH , Posthuma EF
Prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiencies after bariatric surgery: evidence and algorithms.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1485-8.
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ILJIN A , Szymanski D, Kruk-Jeromin J, Strzelczyk J, et al
The repair of incisional hernia following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass-with or without concomitant abdominoplasty?
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1387-91.
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GUAJARDO-SALINAS GE , Hilmy A, Martinez-Ugarte ML
Predictors of weight loss and effectiveness of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in the morbidly obese Hispano-American population.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1369-75.
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DE CASTRO CESAR M , de Lima Montebelo MI, Rasera I Jr, de Oliveira AV Jr, et al
Effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on resting energy expenditure in women.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1376-80.
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October 2008

FREZZA EE , Reddy S, Gee LL, Wachtel MS, et al
Complications After Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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ZABENA C , Gonzalez-Sanchez JL, Martinez-Larrad MT, Torres-Garcia A, et al
The FTO Obesity Gene. Genotyping and Gene Expression Analysis in Morbidly Obese Patients.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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BOTELLA-CARRETERO JI , Balsa JA, Vazquez C, Peromingo R, et al
Retinol and alpha-Tocopherol in Morbid Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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FORNITANO LD , Godoy MF
Exercise Testing in Individuals with Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2008.
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SABER AA , Elgamal MH, Itawi EA, Rao AJ, et al
Single incision laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SILS): a novel technique.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1338-42.
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GAMAGARIS Z , Patterson C, Schaye V, Francois F, et al
Lap-band impact on the function of the esophagus.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1268-72.
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MELISSAS J , Daskalakis M, Koukouraki S, Askoxylakis I, et al
Sleeve gastrectomy-a "food limiting" operation.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1251-6.
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CAMPBELL NA , Brown WA, Smith AI, Skinner S, et al
Small bowel obstruction creates a closed loop in patients with a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1346-9.
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KASALICKY M , Michalsky D, Housova J, Haluzik M, et al
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy without an over-sewing of the staple line.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1257-62.
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ANTANAVICIUS G , Leslie D, Torres-Villalobos G, Andrade R, et al
Distal esophageal erosion after laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement with nissen fundoplication takedown.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1350-3.
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ALEXANDER JW , Goodman HR, Martin Hawver LR, James L, et al
The impact of medicaid status on outcome after gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1241-5.
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TICHANSKY DS , Boughter JD Jr, Harper J, Glatt AR, et al
Gastric bypass surgery in rats produces weight loss modeling after human gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1246-50.
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ERCIN CN , Dogru T, Tasci I, Erdem G, et al
Metabolic syndrome is related to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in severely obese subjects.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1357.
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DEL GENIO G , Gagner M, Cuenca-Abente F, Nocca D, et al
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass: a new surgical procedure for weight control. Feasibility and safety study in a porcine model.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1263-7.
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MITCHELL JE , Crosby RD, Ertelt TW, Marino JM, et al
The desire for body contouring surgery after bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2008;18:1308-12.
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AKKARY E , Duffy A, Bell R
Deciphering the sleeve: technique, indications, efficacy, and safety of sleeve gastrectomy.
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MAHONY D
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WEISS H , Klaus A, Wykypiel H
Functional aspects of the esophagus should be taken into account when choosing an individualized restrictive bariatric procedure.
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HUERTA S , Dredar S, Hayden E, Siddiqui AA, et al
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BIAGINI J , Karam L
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DEITEL M , Crosby RD, Gagner M
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MELISSAS J
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LEE WJ , Wang W, Lee YC, Huang MT, et al
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SASSE KC , Ganser J, Kozar M, Watson RW, et al
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FREZZA EE , Barton A, Wachtel MS
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April 2008

LI X , Zheng C, Rosenthal RJ
The New Concept of Bariatric Surgery in China-Reevaluation of Surgical Indications and Criteria of Therapeutic Effect of Laparoscopy for Treatment of Obesity.
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AGABA EA , Shamseddeen H, Gentles CV, Sasthakonar V, et al
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SABATE JM , Jouet P, Merrouche M, Pouzoulet J, et al
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VERNA G , Kefalas N, Boriani F, Carlucci S, et al
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CATALAN V , Gomez-Ambrosi J, Pastor C, Rotellar F, et al
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PEREIRA S , Saboya C, Chaves G, Ramalho A, et al
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PAPAVRAMIDOU N , Christopoulou-Aletra H
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TANG SJ , Tang L, Jazrawi SF, Provost DA, et al
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SINGHAL R , Kitchen M, Ndirika S, Hunt K, et al
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TOPAZIAN M , Camilleri M, De La Mora-Levy J, Enders FB, et al
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ORTH WS , Madan AK, Taddeucci RJ, Coday M, et al
Support group meeting attendance is associated with better weight loss.
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ALVA S , Eisenberg D, Duffy A, Roberts K, et al
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KRUKEMEYER MG , Dietl KH, Loermann P, Spiegel HU, et al
A new laparoscopic technique for weight reduction with implanted gastric banding basket.
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LA COLLA L , Poli D, Albertin A, La Colla G, et al
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CAMPILLO-SOTO A , Martin-Lorenzo JG, Liron-Ruiz R, Torralba-Martinez JA, et al
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March 2008

SANMIGUEL CP , Haddad W, Aviv R, Cunneen SA, et al
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BUTTE JM , Devaud N, Jarufe NP, Boza C, et al
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VEYRUNE JL , Miller CC, Czernichow S, Ciangura CA, et al
Impact of Morbid Obesity on Chewing Ability.
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KALRA M , Mannaa M, Fitz K, Kumar S, et al
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SUTER M , Giusti V, Calmes JM, Paroz A, et al
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VOGELAAR FJ , Adhin SK, Schuttevaer HM
Delayed Intrathoracic Gastric Perforation After Obesity Surgery: A Severe Complication.
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CAWLEY J , Sweeney MJ, Kurian M, Beane S, et al
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CATALAN V , Gomez-Ambrosi J, Ramirez B, Rotellar F, et al
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BRANDACHER G , Golderer G, Kienzl K, Werner ER, et al
Potential Applications of Global Protein Expression Analysis (Proteomics) in Morbid Obesity and Bariatric Surgery.
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Latin American Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO-LA).
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Improvement of Insulin Resistance After Obesity Surgery: A Comparison of Gastric Banding and Bypass Procedures.
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WAX JR , Cartin A, Wolff R, Lepich S, et al
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SUN C , Jackson CS, Reeves M, Rendon S, et al
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QURESHI K , Clements RH, Abrams GA
The utility of the "NAFLD fibrosis score" in morbidly obese subjects with NAFLD.
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VARGAS-RUIZ AG , Hernandez-Rivera G, Herrera MF
Prevalence of iron, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiency anemia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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SCHOWALTER M , Benecke A, Lager C, Heimbucher J, et al
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THOMAS JR , Marcus E
High and low fat food selection with reported frequency intolerance following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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CATHELINE JM , Bihan H, Le Quang T, Sadoun D, et al
Preoperative cardiac and pulmonary assessment in bariatric surgery.
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MADAN AK , Dhawan N, Coday M, Tichansky DS, et al
Patients who are delayed from undergoing bariatric surgery do not have improved weight loss.
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GAO F , Liao D, Zhao J, Drewes AM, et al
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VAN HOUT GC , Vreeswijk CM, van Heck GL
Bariatric surgery and bariatric psychology: evolution of the Dutch approach.
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PATEL C , Van Dam J, Curet M, Morton JM, et al
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NIJHUIS J , van Dielen FM, Schaper NC, Wiebolt J, et al
Short-term overfeeding induces insulin resistance in weight-stable patients after bariatric surgery.
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ZAVORSKY GS , Kim do J, Sylvestre JL, Christou NV, et al
Alveolar-membrane diffusing capacity improves in the morbidly obese after bariatric surgery.
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WILDES JE , Kalarchian MA, Marcus MD, Levine MD, et al
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WAIPA J , Dutta S, Albanese CT, Morton JM, et al
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PIETRO F , Antonio F, Vincenzo P, Antonietta R, et al
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February 2008

REIS GM , Savassi-Rocha PR, Nogueira AM, Lima MJ, et al
Histological Esophagitis Before and After Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity (Capella Technique): A Prospective Study.
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SABATE JM , Jouet P, Harnois F, Mechler C, et al
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VILLACA CHAVES G , Pereira SE, Saboya CJ, Ramalho A, et al
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OLMOS JM , Vazquez LA, Amado JA, Hernandez JL, et al
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MOURELO R , Kaidar-Person O, Fajnwaks P, Roa PE, et al
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DI BETTA E , Mittempergher F, Nascimbeni R, Salerni B, et al
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MOTTIN CC , Vontobel Padoin A, Schroer CE, Barancelli FT, et al
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Vitamin D and the bariatric surgical patient: a review.
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SAXE A , Schwartz S, Gallardo L, Yassa E, et al
Simultaneous panniculectomy and ventral hernia repair following weight reduction after gastric bypass surgery: is it safe?
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Endoscopic dilation with Savary-Gilliard bougies of stomal strictures after laparosocopic gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients.
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TUCKER ON , Szomstein S, Rosenthal R
Laparoscopic management of chronic pouch fistula after a leak following staple line dehiscence after laparoscopic revision of a dilated pouch following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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KERMARREC N , Marmuse JP, Faivre J, Lasocki S, et al
High mortality rate for patients requiring intensive care after surgical revision following bariatric surgery.
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GOLDNER WS , Stoner JA, Thompson J, Taylor K, et al
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ADAMI GF , Papadia FS, Marinari GM, Camerini GB, et al
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ROWAN BO , Kuhl DA, Lee MD, Tichansky DS, et al
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CHIU CC , Lee WJ, Wang W, Lee YC, et al
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COLOSSI FG , Casagrande DS, Chatkin R, Moretto M, et al
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January 2008

TOLONEN P , Victorzon M, Makela J
11-Year Experience with Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity-What Happened to the First 123 Patients?
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ABU HILAL M , Armstrong T
The Impact of Obesity on the Course and Outcome of Acute Pancreatitis.
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HEIKE Z , Gudrun UM, Frank RD, Vetter H, et al
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KIM RJ , Langer JM, Baker AW, Filter DE, et al
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TE RIELE WW , Vogten JM, Boerma D, Wiezer MJ, et al
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ESCALONA A , Boza C, Munoz R, Perez G, et al
Routine preoperative ultrasonography and selective cholecystectomy in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Why not?
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STUERZ K , Piza H, Niermann K, Kinzl JF, et al
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HARVIN G , DeLegge M, Garrow DA
The impact of race on weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
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HANS GA , Pregaldien AA, Kaba A, Sottiaux TM, et al
Pressure-controlled ventilation does not improve gas exchange in morbidly obese patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
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LIOU JM , Lin JT, Lee WJ, Wang HP, et al
The serial changes of ghrelin and leptin levels and their relations to weight loss after laparoscopic minigastric bypass surgery.
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PALAZUELOS-GENIS T , Mosti M, Sanchez-Leenheer S, Hernandez R, et al
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SCHEIDBACH H , Benedix F, Hugel O, Kose D, et al
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The impact of roux limb length on weight loss after gastric bypass.
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HILTEBRAND LB , Kaiser HA, Niedhart DJ, Pestel G, et al
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KAW R , Aboussouan L, Auckley D, Bae C, et al
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December 2007

RUSSO V , Ammendola E, De Crescenzo I, Docimo L, et al
Severe Obesity and P-Wave Dispersion: The Effect of Surgically Induced Weight Loss.
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SANTORO S , Milleo FQ, Malzoni CE, Klajner S, et al
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SABENCH PEREFERRER F , Hernandez Gonzalez M, Feliu Rovira A, Blanco Blasco S, et al
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TAGAYA N , Kasama K, Kanahira E, Kubota K, et al
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TYMITZ K , Kerlakian G, Engel A, Bollmer C, et al
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MONTEIRO MP , Ribeiro AH, Nunes AF, Sousa MM, et al
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REINEHR T , Roth CL, Schernthaner GH, Kopp HP, et al
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MOSTI M , Dominguez G, Herrera MF
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November 2007

WASEEM T , Mogensen KM, Lautz DB, Robinson MK, et al
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LERAKIS S , Kalogeropoulos AP, El-Chami MF, Georgiopoulou VV, et al
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October 2007

GALLAGHER TK , Geoghegan JG, Baird AW, Winter DC, et al
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VAN NUNEN AM , Wouters EJ, Vingerhoets AJ, Hox JJ, et al
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IANNELLI A , Buratti MS, Novellas S, Dahman M, et al
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DEWACHTER P , Mouton-Faivre C
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GRAVANTE G , Araco A, Sorge R, Araco F, et al
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September 2007

BRODSKY JB , Lemmens HJ
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IANNELLI A , Bafghi A, Negri C, Gugenheim J, et al
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NISHIE A , Brown B, Barloon T, Kuehn D, et al
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SAUNDERS JK , Ballantyne GH, Belsley S, Stephens D, et al
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TAGAYA N , Kasama K, Inamine S, Zaha O, et al
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August 2007

MOLLAR PUCHADES MA , Gomez RC, del Olmo Garcia MI, Marco JL, et al
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DEITEL M
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CHAVES GV , Pereira SE, Saboya CJ, Ramalho A, et al
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ISHIDA RK , Faintuch J, Paula AM, Risttori CA, et al
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CHEBIB I , Beck PL, Church NG, Medlicott SA, et al
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DIXON JB , Strauss BJ, Laurie C, O'Brien PE, et al
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MION F , Gincul R, Roman S, Beorchia S, et al
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KORENKOV M , Shah S, Sauerland S, Duenschede F, et al
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BANTLE JP , Ikramuddin S, Kellogg TA, Buchwald H, et al
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia developing late after gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:592-4.
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GOMEZ-AMBROSI J , Pastor C, Salvador J, Silva C, et al
Influence of waist circumference on the metabolic risk associated with impaired fasting glucose: effect of weight loss after gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:585-91.
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KETCHUM ES , Morton JM
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:581-4.
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ARVIND N , Bates SE, Morgan JD, Hewin DF, et al
Fixation of the access-port is not required in gastric banding.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:577-80.
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LAMOUNIER RN , Pareja JC, Tambascia MA, Geloneze B, et al
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:569-76.
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DEITEL M , Gawdat K, Melissas J
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April 2007

O'ROURKE RW , Jobe BA, Spight DH, Hunter JG, et al
Simultaneous surgical management of achalasia and morbid obesity.
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MEJIA AF , Bolanos E, Chaux CF, Unigarro I, et al
Endoscopic treatment of gastrocutaneous fistula following gastric bypass for obesity.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:544-6.
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COUPAYE M , Bouillot JL, Poitou C, Schutz Y, et al
Is lean body mass decreased after obesity treatment by adjustable gastric banding?
Obes Surg. 2007;17:427-33.
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HOFER M , Stollberger C, Finsterer J, Kriwanek S, et al
Recurrent aspiration pneumonia after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:565-7.
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CAMPOS J , Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Siqueira L, et al
Hypovolemic shock due to intragastric migration of an adjustable gastric band.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:562-4.
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ABUZEID AW , Banerjea A, Timmis B, Hashemi M, et al
Gastric slippage as an emergency: diagnosis and management.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:559-61.
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ARCHER-DUBON C , Esquivel-Pedraza L, Ramirez-Anguiano J
Palatal ulcers due to vomiting after gastric band tightening.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:556-8.
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LOPEZ DEOGRACIAS M , Dominguez-Diez A, Palomar-Fontanet R, Gonzalez-Noriega M, et al
Biliopancreatic diversion in a renal transplant patient.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:553-5.
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ALVAREZ GC , Faria EN, Beck M, Girardon DT, et al
Laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy as treatment for nesidioblastosis after gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:550-2.
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TANG SJ , Tang L, Gupta S, Rivas H, et al
Endoclip closure of jejunal perforation after balloon dilatation.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:540-3.
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SCHWEITZER DH , Dubois EF, van den Doel-Tanis N, Oei HI, et al
Successful weight loss surgery improves eating control and energy metabolism: a review of the evidence.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:533-9.
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ETTINGER JE , de Souza CA, Santos-Filho PV, Azaro E, et al
Rhabdomyolysis: diagnosis and treatment in bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:525-32.
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HERNANDEZ-MORANTE JJ , Milagro FI, Larque E, Lujan J, et al
Relationship among adiponectin, adiponectin gene expression and fatty acids composition in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:516-24.
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GREENWAY FL , Liu Z, Yu Y, Caruso MK, et al
An assay to measure angiogenesis in human fat tissue.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:510-5.
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PUGLISI F , Antonucci N, Capuano P, Zavoianni L, et al
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:504-9.
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GARCIA-GALIANO D , Sanchez-Garrido MA, Espejo I, Montero JL, et al
IL-6 and IGF-1 are independent prognostic factors of liver steatosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:493-503.
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LIU X , Lazenby AJ, Clements RH, Jhala N, et al
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:486-92.
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JOUET P , Sabate JM, Maillard D, Msika S, et al
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:478-85.
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ROSENBERGER PH , Henderson KE, Bell RL, Grilo CM, et al
Associations of weight-based teasing history and current eating disorder features and psychological functioning in bariatric surgery patients.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:470-7.
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CLARK MM , Hanna BK, Mai JL, Graszer KM, et al
Sexual abuse survivors and psychiatric hospitalization after bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:465-9.
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MADAN AK , Whitfield JD, Fain JN, Beech BM, et al
Are African-Americans as successful as Caucasians after laparoscopic gastric bypass?
Obes Surg. 2007;17:460-4.
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SUNGUR M , Layon AJ, Gabrielli A
Treatment of postoperative respiratory insufficiency in the obese patient--who makes the call?
Obes Surg. 2007;17:457-9.
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GASZYNSKI T , Tokarz A, Piotrowski D, Machala W, et al
Boussignac CPAP in the postoperative period in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:452-6.
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SALLET PC , Sallet JA, Dixon JB, Collis E, et al
Eating behavior as a prognostic factor for weight loss after gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:445-51.
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CAPELLA RF , Iannace VA, Capella JF
Reducing the incidence of incisional hernias following open gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:438-44.
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HAWKINS SC , Osborne A, Finlay IG, Alagaratnam S, et al
Paid work increases and state benefit claims decrease after bariatric surgery.
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March 2007

TARAKJI AM , Morales F, Rovito P
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy as a diagnostic modality for gastroparesis of the bypassed stomach after gastric bypass for morbid obesity.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:414-5.
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ELLS LJ , Macknight N, Wilkinson JR
Obesity surgery in england: an examination of the health episode statistics 1996-2005.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:400-5.
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PETRONI ML , Villanova N, Avagnina S, Fusco MA, et al
Psychological distress in morbid obesity in relation to weight history.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:391-9.
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BOUCHARD L , Tchernof A, Deshaies Y, Marceau S, et al
ZFP36: a promising candidate gene for obesity-related metabolic complications identified by converging genomics.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:372-82.
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MOREIRO J , Ruiz O, Perez G, Salinas R, et al
Parathyroid hormone and bone marker levels in patients with morbid obesity before and after biliopancreatic diversion.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:348-54.
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PETERLI R , Wolnerhanssen BK, Peters T, Kern B, et al
Prospective study of a two-stage operative concept in the treatment of morbid obesity: primary lap-band followed if needed by sleeve gastrectomy with duodenal switch.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:334-40.
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EDWARDS MA , Jones DB, Ellsmere J, Grinbaum R, et al
Anastomotic leak following antecolic versus retrocolic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:292-7.
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LUTRZYKOWSKI M
Vertical gastric resection (sleeve gastrectomy) in a morbidly obese patient with past jejunoileal bypass.
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D'HONDT M , Van Rooy F, Devriendt D, Vansteenkiste F, et al
Laparoscopic solution for early gastric cancer in a morbidly obese patient.
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NGUYEN NT , Hinojosa MW, Slone J, Lee J, et al
Laparoscopic transgastric access to the biliary tree after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:416-9.
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LIEW PL , Wang W, Lee YC, Huang MT, et al
Gallbladder disease among obese patients in Taiwan.
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WIEWIORA M , Sosada K, Wylezol M, Slowinska L, et al
Red blood cell aggregation and deformability among patients qualified for bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:365-71.
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WOLF AM , Kuhlmann HW
Reconstructive procedures after massive weight loss.
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FAINTUCH J , Horie LM, Barbeiro HV, Barbeiro DF, et al
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:341-7.
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LANYON RI , Maxwell BM
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MADAN AK , Tichansky DS, Phillips JC
Does pouch size matter?
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CATALANO MF , Chua TY, Rudic G
Endoscopic balloon dilation of stomal stenosis following gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:298-303.
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DARGENT J
The patient barrier to growth of bariatric surgery: another French paradox?
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February 2007

FRIED M , Hainer V, Basdevant A, Buchwald H, et al
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ALEXANDRIDES TK , Skroubis G, Kalfarentzos F
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:176-84.
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DEITEL M
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CARNEIRO JR , da Silveira VG, Vasconcelos AC, de Souza LL, et al
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MUTIGNANI M , Marchese M, Tringali A, Tacchino RM, et al
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ARKADOPOULOS N , Palamarou C, Koureas A, Sechopoulos P, et al
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TORRES-VILLALOBOS G , Leslie D, Kellogg T, Andrade R, et al
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CARDOSO-JUNIOR A , Coelho LG, Savassi-Rocha PR, Vignolo MC, et al
Gastric emptying of solids and semi-solids in morbidly obese and non-obese subjects: an assessment using the 13C-octanoic acid and 13C-acetic acid breath tests.
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KINZL JF , Schrattenecker M, Traweger C, Aigner F, et al
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ALVAREZ VP , Dixon JB, Strauss BJ, Laurie CP, et al
Single frequency bioelectrical impedance is a poor method for determining fat mass in moderately obese women.
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SCOPINARO N
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NAEF M , Naef U, Mouton WG, Wagner HE, et al
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ARUN J , Jhala N, Lazenby AJ, Clements R, et al
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