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Obes Surg
; 17(2): 255-7, 2007 Feb.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17476882
RESUMO
A young woman with achondroplasia and morbid obesity (two disabling conditions) is presented. She underwent open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). We emphasize preoperative preparation by a multidisciplinary team and the use of the 6-minute walk test to follow and assess mobility and quality of life.