Current Opinions and Practices of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: A Survey among Pediatric Surgeons

Conclusion Although allowed in most European countries, bariatric surgery in adolescents is only practiced on a small scale, and the treatment is often excluded from regular health care reimbursement. The majority of PSs acknowledge the value of bariatric surgery, which should be performed by a combination of PS and bariatric surgeon. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 17, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Roebroek, Yvonne G. M. Pruijssers, Suzanne R. Bouvy, Nicole D. van Heurn, Ernest L. W. E. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research