The effect of postoperative weight loss on difficult intubation in bariatric surgery patients: a prospective observational study

Abstract Objective Anatomical changes related to obesity—such as increased neck circumference, limited neck mobility, and excess soft tissue—may obstruct glottic visualization and increase the risk of difficult intubation. This study aims to evaluate whether weight loss following bariatric surgery l...

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Main Authors: Bahar Uslu Bayhan, Kazım Ersin Altınsoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-025-03066-6
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