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Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery: a Matter of Indications and Procedures?

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    Antonio Vitiello, Giovanna Berardi, Nunzio Velotti & Mario Musella

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Vitiello, A., Berardi, G., Velotti, N. et al. Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery: a Matter of Indications and Procedures?. OBES SURG 31, 2793–2794 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-021-05305-0

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