Bariatric surgery outcomes in Medicare beneficiaries
Abstract Background The Medicare population is increasing while the prevalence of obesity remains high. Bariatric surgery is the most efficacious treatment of obesity and its comorbidities. The objective of this investigation was to assess trends in utilization, readmission, mortality, and cost of b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-04-01
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Series: | Obesity Science & Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.462 |