PubMed ID:
11975226
Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 2002
Affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, 5841 South Maryland Ave., MC 6090, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. kneven@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1381/096089202762552755
Authors:
Alverdy J,
Boogerd AC,
Dymek M,
leGrange D,
Maasdam H,
Neven K
Studies:
Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
Numerous studies examine the physical effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) surgery on morbid obesity. However, the effects of this surgery on psychosocial issues such as body image have not been extensively studied.