Hospital Complication Rates With Bariatric Surgery in Michigan

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Authors

Nancy J. O. Birkmeyer · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Justin B. Dimick

David Share · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abdelkader Hawasli · St. John Hospital & Medical Center

Wayne J. English · Marquette General Hospital

Jeffrey Genaw · Henry Ford Health System

Jonathan F. Finks

Arthur M. Carlin

Abstract

The frequency of serious complications among patients undergoing bariatric surgery in Michigan was relatively low. Rates of serious complications are inversely associated with hospital and surgeon procedure volume, but unrelated to COE accreditation by professional organizations.

Topics & Keywords

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Body Contouring and Surgery Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 304, Issue 4, pp. 435-435

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2010.1034

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