Metabolic syndrome and diabetes [electronic resource] : medical and surgical management / Marina Kurian, Bruce M. Wolfe, Sayeed Ikramuddin, editors.

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Metabolic syndrome and diabetes [electronic resource] : medical and surgical management / Marina Kurian, Bruce M. Wolfe, Sayeed Ikramuddin, editors.

9781493932207 (electronic book)
1493932209 (electronic book)
9781493932191
1493932195

New York : Springer, 2016.

English

1 online resource.

10.1007/978-1-4939-3220-7 doi

RC662.4

616.46207

This book provides a concise, state-of-the art review of the surgical treatment of metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. The volume reviews what current practices in surgery and metabolic syndrome and diabetes including the biohormonal effects of the different surgeries. Isolating the effects of the different procedures is critical to the decision tree for type of procedure selected for an individual patient. Specifically for diabetes, this textbook will provide a guide for practitioners to a tailored approach to the treatment. Areas of ongoing research that highlight the minimally invasive approach as well as incorporating what we know of the biochemical results of surgery are presented. Results of established weight loss procedures and ongoing trials are juxtaposed against some of the more novel techniques to ascertain a best practice. Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes serves as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with, and interested in, this rising epidemic of metabolic syndrome and diabetes. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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