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a–d The changes in body mass index (BMI) (a), platelet counts (b), concentrations of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) (c) and C-reactive protein (CRP) (d) are shown at baseline, i.e. before surgery and at follow-up (1 year). Mean values are shown. Statistical significance is indicated by p values
