Journal article
The impact of history of exposure to abuse on outcomes after bariatric surgery: data from the Ontario Bariatric Registry
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Studies worldwide have reported an increased prevalence of abuse histories among bariatric surgery candidates. The impact of abuse history on weight loss after surgery has not been examined in Canada.
OBJECTIVES: Determine the prevalence of abuse and its impact on postoperative outcomes in Ontario, Canada.
Authors
Hensel JM; Kaplan KG; Anvari M; Taylor VH
Journal
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Vol. 12, No. 8, pp. 1441–1446
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.soard.2016.03.016
ISSN
1550-7289