Psychological assessment for bariatric surgery: current practices

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of obesity on a global scale has alarmed health institutions, the general population and professionals involved in its treatment. Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective and lasting alternative for weight reduction and improved general health. In this context and...

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Main Author: Carolina Aita FLORES
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva 2014-01-01
Series:ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202014000600059&tlng=pt