DBS for Obesity

Obesity is a chronic, progressive and prevalent disorder. Morbid obesity, in particular, is associated with numerous comorbidities and early mortality. In patients with morbid obesity, pharmacological and behavioral approaches often have limited results. Bariatric surgery is quite effective but is a...

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Main Authors: Ruth Franco, Erich T. Fonoff, Pedro Alvarenga, Antonio Carlos Lopes, Euripides C. Miguel, Manoel J. Teixeira, Durval Damiani, Clement Hamani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/6/3/21