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Training in Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopic Therapies

Bariatric endoscopy is an emerging subspecialty for gastroenterologists encompassing a broad array of procedures including primary endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies and the treatment of complications of bariatric surgery. In addition, comprehensive understanding of lifestyle intervention...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Jirapinyo, Pichamol, Thompson, Christopher C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6182289/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30301319
http://dx.doi.org/10.5946/ce.2018.148
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Sumario:Bariatric endoscopy is an emerging subspecialty for gastroenterologists encompassing a broad array of procedures including primary endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies and the treatment of complications of bariatric surgery. In addition, comprehensive understanding of lifestyle intervention and pharmacotherapy are essential to successful outcomes. This review summarizes goals and steps of training for this emerging field.