Trends in utilization of bariatric surgery, 2009–2012
Volume: 30, Issue: 7, Pages: 2723 - 2727
Published: Dec 10, 2015
Abstract
Utilization of bariatric surgery has changed dramatically over the past two decades. The aim of this study was to update the trends in volume and procedural type of bariatric surgery in the USA. Data were derived from the National Inpatient Sample from 2009 through 2012. We used ICD-9 diagnosis and procedural codes to identify all hospitalizations during which a bariatric procedure was performed for the treatment of severe obesity. The data were...
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Title
Trends in utilization of bariatric surgery, 2009–2012
Published Date
Dec 10, 2015
Volume
30
Issue
7
Pages
2723 - 2727
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