Obesity surgery in a 12-year-old--an Ecuadorian experience

The obesity epidemic is prevalent in Latin America. Our surgical team has had a significant number of consultations from parents and doctors of the obese child population. A case in a morbidly obese 12-year-old is hereby reported.

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Published in:Obesity surgery 2007-02, Vol.17 (2), p.258-259
Main Authors: Leon, Jesse M, McDermott, Joseph W, Salcedo, Isabel M, Cassanello, Nino A, Guzman, Soledad, Barriga, Felipe, Flor, Efren, Mariani, Roberto V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Children & youth
Ecuador
Female
Gastrectomy
Gastrointestinal surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy
Obesity
Obesity, Morbid - complications
Obesity, Morbid - psychology
Obesity, Morbid - surgery
Surgical outcomes
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Summary:The obesity epidemic is prevalent in Latin America. Our surgical team has had a significant number of consultations from parents and doctors of the obese child population. A case in a morbidly obese 12-year-old is hereby reported.
ISSN:0960-8923
1708-0428
DOI:10.1007/s11695-007-9024-3