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Demographic Characteristics of Morbidly Obese Adolescents who Underwent Bariatric Surgery between 2001 and 2010.
| Characteristic | All | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size, n (%) | 71 (100) | 16 (23) | 55 (77) |
| Hispanic, n (%) | 57 (80) | 13 (81) | 44 (80) |
| Gastric bypass, n (%) | 65 (92) | 15 (94) | 50 (91) |
| Adjustable gastric band, n (%) | 6 (8) | 1 (6) | 5 (9) |
| Age, mean (SD), years | 18.3 (1.04) | 18.6 (0.93) | 18.3 (1.06) |
| Age range, years | 16.03–19.9 | 16.7–19.9 | 16.0–19.9 |
