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Influence of lys656asn polymorphism of leptin receptor gene on surgical results of biliopancreatic diversion.
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract - 1 May 2010
de Luis Daniel Antonio, Aller Rocio, Sagrado Manuel González, Izaola Olatz, Terroba Maria Concepcion, Cuellar Luis, Conde Rosa, Martin Tomas
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BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity, reducing obesity-associated comorbidities. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate Lys656Asn polymorphism of leptin receptor gene on outcomes 1 year after biliopancreatic diversion. METHODS: A sample of 41 morbidly obese patients (body mass index (BMI) > 40 kg/m(2)) were operated on. Biochemical and anthropometric...
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