Update on Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

• Autores: Nirav K. Desai, Mark L. Wulkan, Thomas H. Inge
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 45, Nº. 3, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Obesity), págs. 667-676
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Childhood obesity remains a significant public health issue. Approximately 8% of adolescent girls and 7% of adolescent boys have severe (≥class 2) obesity. Adolescent severe obesity is associated with numerous comorbidities, and persists into adulthood. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment available, resulting in major weight loss and resolution of important comorbid conditions. Clinical practice guidelines for pediatric obesity treatment recommend consideration of surgery after failure of behavioral approaches. Careful screening and postoperative management of patients by a multidisciplinary team is required. Long-term studies are needed to assess the impact of adolescent bariatric surgery.