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Self-image after bariatric surgery and its relationship to gender, excess skin and health-related quality of life

Christina BiörserudDepartment of Surgery/Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; ;Department of Clinical Sciences/Surgery, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden; Correspondence[email protected]
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Kima ShamsSahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; View further author information
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Anna ElanderDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; ;Department of Clinical Sciences/Surgery, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden; View further author information
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Monika Fagevik OlsénDepartment of Surgery/Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; ;Department of Clinical Sciences/Surgery, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden; ;Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, SwedenView further author information
Pages 288-293 | Received 10 Nov 2017, Accepted 24 May 2018, Published online: 29 Jun 2018

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