International journal of obesity : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity
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Comparative Study
Two-year outcome of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in adolescents with severe obesity: results from a Swedish Nationwide Study (AMOS).
The prevalence of obesity among adolescents has increased and we lack effective treatments. ⋯ Adolescents with severe obesity demonstrated similar weight loss as adults following gastric bypass surgery yet demonstrating high prevalence of psychopathology at baseline. There were associated benefits for health and quality of life. Surgical and psychological challenges during follow-up require careful attention.