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Obesity: the risk of epilepsy is increased after bariatric surgery

To remember

  • Bariatric surgery was an independent risk factor for epilepsy in obese patients.
  • In the bariatric surgery group, the occurrence of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) during follow-up was an important contributing factor.

Why is this important?

  • The results might help inform the discussion of risks and benefits.

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