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Obesity is a worldwide health problem. In Taiwan, the prevalence of overweight is 43% and approximate 3,000 bariatric procedures are performed annularly. The safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery(BS) had been proved. It provides long-persisted results for weight control and excellent outcome for obese related medical disease.
Over 40% morbid obese patients suffered from obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) and over 70% OSA patients are obese. There is close relationship between the two diseases. BS has been described as an important treatment option for morbid obese with OSA. The comprehensive management of obesity and OSA, specifically the current knowledge, expertise and evidence-based data on OSA and bariatric surgery will be reviewed.
Not only surgeons, a multi-disciplinary team should play a societal goal to increase access, awareness and education regarding this life-saving intervention.
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