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Contemporary Ethical Considerations for Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

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The prevalence of pediatric obesity continues to increase dramatically. Though metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is efficacious and is supported by high-quality data in this population, it remains underutilized. This paper aims to discuss current ethical concerns, considerations, and controversies of pediatric MBS.

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Pediatric Bariatric SurgeryMetabolic SurgeryChildhood ObesitySurgical EthicsAdolescent Weight ManagementInformed Consent

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#PediatricBariatrics#ChildhoodObesity#SurgicalEthics#MetabolicSurgery

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Contemporary Ethical Considerations for Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-10-08. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/9258

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