Long-term micronutrient surveillance after gastric bypass surgery in an integrated healthcare system
The number of patients undergoing bariatric surgery in the United States is growing. While gastric bypass surgery is an important tool in the management of obesity, it requires lifelong metabolic monitoring and medical management. Data describing compliance with recommended laboratory follow-up are limited, particularly in long-term and primary care settings.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Wesley Fox, Andrew Borgert, Cary Rasmussen, Kara Kallies, Paul Klas, Shanu Kothari Tags: Original article Source Type: research
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