TABLE 3. - Bariatric surgery in the elderly: weight loss and comorbidity control.
%PEP* | 71,8% |
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Partial control of diabetes ** | 6 (23%) |
Full control of the diabetes *** | 20 (77%) |
Improvement of hypertension (medication reduction) | 12/46 (26%) |
Control of hypertension (without medication) | 14/46 (30%) |
* Ideal weight calculated from the BMI 25 kg/m2; ** glycated hemoglobin (A1c)> 6.5 g/dl with or without oral medication; *** glycated hemoglobin (A1c) ≤6.5 g/dl without oral medication