Why the study?
Does jejunoileal bypass reduce weight and what are its complications in morbidly obese patients?
Population
75 morbidly obese patients
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
over two years
Authors
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May indicate durable weight loss with jejunoileal bypass yet frequent electrolyte deficits; leaves open its net benefit versus contemporary options.
Does jejunoileal bypass reduce weight and what are its complications in morbidly obese patients?
Jejunoileal bypass is effective for weight loss but carries a high risk of severe complications, limiting its use to highly selected patients.
James M. Campbell (1977) studied this question.
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