In:
Annals of Surgery and perioperative care, Austin Publishing Group, Vol. 8, No. 1 ( 2023-01-04)
Abstract:
The prevalence of obesity in the world has recently soared due to changes in life style habits. This report describes the perioperative management of a patient with one of the highest Body mass index ever reported from Asia who underwent bariatric surgery. The patient, a 32 year gentleman with a Body Mass Index 74 had Mega Obesity according to standard classification. This article discusses the management of perioperative challenges faced in mega obese patients.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2573-5314
DOI:
10.26420/AnnSurgPerioperCare.2023.1055
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Austin Publishing Group
Publication Date:
2023
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