title: Clinically severe obesity--a review.
abstract: Gastrointestinal surgery is indicated for some severely obese patients. These two experts discuss guidelines for evaluating potential candidates.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Doherty
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015390:Gastric Bypass; D015391:Gastroplasty; D006801:Humans; D015431:Weight Loss