Candidates for Bariatric Surgery: Morbidly Obese Patients with Pulmonary Dysfunction
Obesity is a well-known major risk factor of cardiovascular disease and is associated with various comorbidities. The impact of obesity on pulmonary function remains unclear. Reductions in chest wall compliance and respiratory muscle strength due to a high percent body fat and localized fat distribu...
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Hindawi Limited,
2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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