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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther
; 44(9): 592-87; quiz 598, 2009 Sep.
Article
in German
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19750438
ABSTRACT
The incidence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents who need an anesthesia is increasing. These children have a higher risk for perioperative complications. The review discusses definition and causes of obesity in children, gives information about relevant pathophysiological changes, and focuses anesthesiological management and complications.