Antral Injections of Botulinum A Toxin for the Treatment of Obesity
- Jens D. Rollnik, MD;
- Peter N. Meier, MD;
- Michael P. Manns, MD; and
- Michael Göke, MD
- Medical School Hannover; 30623 Hannover, Germany (Rollnik, Meier, Manns, Göke)
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Background: In Germany, approximately 50% of the population are overweight and 20% are obese (1). Overweight and obesity increase the risk for metabolic complications, arterial hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer (1). Long-term reduction of excess weight may improve …
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