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Bariatrics is the field of medicine studying the causes, prevention, and treatments of obesity. As attention to the “obesity epidemic” grows, you or your family may be affected by Chicopee bariatric malpractice. Obesity is a classification of body fat mass, the percentage of body mass made up by fat tissue. Estimating body fat mass is done is various ways, but most commonly through a ratio of height to weight called body massindex, BMI. A BMI of greater than 30.0 is obese.
The two most common bariatric surgeries are well-known in popular culture: gastric bypass and gastric banding. There are several different types of each procedure, and each is straightforward. In gastric bypass surgery a portion of the stomach and intestine are sealed off, or bypassed, significantly reducing the stomach’s capacity and thereby the individual’s food intake. Gastric banding accomplishes virtually the same end by the use of a band around the stomach that limits its capacity. Bariatric procedures are not recommended for all obese individuals; a BMI of 40.0 or more in an otherwise healthy individual, or 35.0 or more with a coexisting condition, such as diabetes. Overall, both types of procedures have proven effective in reducing weight and other problems associated with obesity.
Medical negligence may occur with any medical care or procedure, and in the treatment of obesity it may be a case of Chicopee bariatric malpractice. Bariatric surgery can work miracles, but it is not without risks and complications can be anything from mild to fatal. Failure to perform an assessment, surgery, follow-up, or any other medical responsibility effectively may be Chicopee bariatric malpractice.
Contact The Law Offices of Alan R. Goodman about your Chicopee bariatric malpractice case. This is a rapidly expanding field of medicine and law, and a Chicopee bariatric malpractice attorney can provide you with the most current information. Call The Law Offices of Alan R. Goodman today to set up your free Chicopee bariatric malpractice consultation.
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