title: Pulmonary Complications in Obesity Surgery.
abstract: Massively obese patients undergoing abdominal surgery frequently develop pulmonary complications. The basis of this predilection, syndromes and suggestions to reduce risk are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Surgery and Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M6R 1B5 Canada.
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ralph-Edwards
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Deitel