Morbid Obesity

Data from J.R. Wax et al provide new insights into morbid obesity

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, June 23rd, 2008

According to recent research from the United States, " The purpose of this study was to compare obstetric and neonatal outcomes after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) to those in women without such surgery. Women with RYGB (cases) were matched for maternal age and prior cesarean to the next two consecutive women delivering without prior bariatric surgery (controls)."

"Pregnancy and newborn outcomes were compared by univariate analysis. Outcomes approaching or reaching statistical significance were evaluated by conditional logistic regression controlling for maternal body mass index (BMI). Despite gastric bypass, the 38 cases were heavier (BMI 33.4 +/- 7.3 vs. 28.1 +/-...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2008-06-23)

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