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Imaging the Bariatric Patient

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Acquiring diagnostic medical images in bariatric patients may be challenging. Although adjustments can be made to currently available imaging equipment to accommodate larger patients, these adjustments come at an increased risk to the patient, with increasing doses of radiation, and risks to technologists who have to move, adjust, and properly position the patient. Understanding the limitations of the various studies, properly deciding on which imaging modality to use, and adjusting imaging protocols can help address many issues encountered when imaging the bariatric patient.

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  1. Division of Abdominal Imaging & Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA

    Raul N. Uppot M.D.

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  1. Harvard Medical School, Division of Gastroenterology,, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St, ASB2, Boston, 02115, Massachusetts, USA

    Christopher C. Thompson

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Uppot, R.N. (2013). Imaging the Bariatric Patient. In: Thompson, C. (eds) Bariatric Endoscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1710-2_20

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