postoperative aspiration pneumonia among adults using glp-1 receptor agonists Perioperative management of patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists: a restrictive fasting regimen is not necessary. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025; 135: 48–78 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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Timothee Friesen, a local bariatric surgeon
By Michael S
Results At 1 year, patients achieved significant weight loss with a median total weight loss (%TWL) of 25.5% and a median excess weight loss (%EWL) of 66.3% compared to 16.6% and 40.8%, respectively, at treatment initiation with BMI reduction of 3.7 kg/m2
GLP-1 levels correlate with disease severity
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