Can children with genetic syndrome be offered bariatric surgery?

Background: Obesity-related complication is one of the leading causes of mortality in children with genetic syndrome. Most syndromic forms of obesity are associated with mild to severe cognitive deficits and unusual behaviors. While many other syndromes affecting cognition such as Down syndrome are also associated with a higher incidence of obesity.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Thursday, November 15th10:30 am--12:00 pm Source Type: research