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Influence of excessive weight loss after gastroplasty for morbid obesity on respiratory muscle performance

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1998

Year

P Weiner, J Waizman, Margalit Weiner, Marinella Rabner, Rasmi Magadle, Doron Zamir
Thorax

Abstract

Lung volumes and respiratory muscle performance are decreased in obese individuals. Weight loss following gastroplasty is associated with improvement in lung volumes and respiratory muscle function.

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