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[Centers for bariatric medicine : why and how ?]
Jean-Marie Mégevand1,2, Laurence Vignaux3, Raffi Maghdessian4
1Service de chirurgie bariatrique, Hôpital de la Tour, 1217 Meyrin.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|March 22, 2018
Summary
Obesity is a complex, relapsing disease requiring multidisciplinary care. Integrated bariatric medicine centers offer comprehensive treatment options for effective patient management.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Obesity is recognized as a chronic, complex, and relapsing disease.
- Effective management necessitates a multidisciplinary approach involving various medical specialists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the complexity of obesity management.
- To emphasize the need for integrated care models.
Main Methods:
- Review of current obesity management strategies.
- Discussion of the role of specialized centers.
Main Results:
- Patient care requires collaboration among specialists for diagnosis and treatment.
- Integrated centers provide a comprehensive approach to obesity and its complications.
Conclusions:
- Specialized follow-up care is crucial for patients with obesity.
- Integrated bariatric medicine centers offering diverse treatment modalities (medical, surgical, psychotherapeutical) are essential for effective, evidence-based patient management.
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