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Abbreviations

OAGB:

one anastomosis gastric bypass

RYGB:

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

SAE:

serious adverse event

BP:

bilio-pancreatic

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Mahawar, K.K. Findings of YOMEGA Trial Need to Be Interpreted with Caution. OBES SURG 29, 2616–2617 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-019-03856-x

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