Body contouring surgery following bariatric surgery and dietetically induced massive weight reduction: a risk analysis

BACKGROUND: This study analyzed the impact of weight reduction method, preoperative, and intraoperative variables on the outcome of reconstructive body contouring surgery following massive weight reduction. METHODS: All patients presenting with a maximal BMI >/=35 kg/m(2) before weight reduction who underwent body contouring surgery of the trunk following massive weight loss (excess body mass index loss (EBMIL) >/= 30%) between January 2002 and June 2007 were retrospectively analyzed. Incomplete records or follow-up led to exclusion. Statistical analysis focused on weight reduction method and pre-, intra-, and postoperative risk factors. The outcome was compared to current literature results. RESULTS: A total of 104 patients were included (87 female and 17 male; mean age 47.9 years). Massive weight reduction was achieved through bariatric surgery in 62 patients (59.6%) and dietetically in 42 patients (40.4%). Dietetically achieved excess body mass index loss (EBMIL) was 94.20% and in this cohort higher than surgically induced reduction EBMIL 80.80% (p < 0.01). Bariatric surgery did not present increased risks for complications for the secondary body contouring procedures. The observed complications (26.9%) were analyzed for risk factors. Total tissue resection weight was a significant risk factor (p < 0.05). Preoperative BMI had an impact on infections (p < 0.05). No impact on the postoperative outcome was detected in EBMIL, maximal BMI, smoking, hemoglobin, blood loss, body contouring technique or operation time. Corrective procedures were performed in 11 patients (10.6%). The results were compared to recent data. CONCLUSION: Bariatric surgery does not increase risks for complications in subsequent body contouring procedures when compared to massive dietetic weight reduction.

Energy and weight reduction in hoisting systems with magnetic traction sheaves

At the Chair of Logistics Engineering, TU Dresden, a particular focus is research and development of magnetic traction sheaves. Therein the main fundamentals of these special sheaves are determined for applications in different fields such as elevators, several kinds of winches, hoists and cranes. In the current research project “energy balance of magnetic traction sheaves”, the dynamic behaviour of systems with magnetic traction sheaves was investigated. The research focused on theoretical and practical examinations of energy balance. Moreover, a new approach for dimensioning magnetic traction sheave systems is presented. It is a project of the Research Foundation Intralogistics / Material Handling and Logistics (IFL), which is funded through the AiF under the program of Industrial Collective Research for SMEs (IGF) by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi).

Diet and exercise adherences correlations by sexes in weight loss programs

Correlación entre adherencia a la dieta y el ejercicio en programas de perdida de peso en función del sexo

GM X material substitution weight reduction/cost effectiveness study. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.

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Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Mass.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Research and Development, Washington, D.C.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Research and Development, Washington, D.C.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Research and Development, Washington, D.C.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Research and Development, Washington, D.C.

Light duty truck weight reduction evaluation. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Research and Development, Washington, D.C.

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A study of body fatness and nitrogen metabolism of obese young women during weight reduction.

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Ford Fairmont weight reduction baseline data. Final report.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.