Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

First, the stomach is divided into two parts, limiting the amount of food that can be eaten. The initial segment, the size of a cup of coffee, is directly connected to the intestine, which was also sectioned in its initial portion. The remaining segment, formed by the stomach, duodenum and beginning of the small intestine, is joined laterally to the intestine itself, forming...

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The Cullens sign allows the examiner to mainly identify pancreatic changes such as chronic pancreatitis. The pancreas is divided into 4 parts: head, neck, body and tail. Its irrigation descends mainly from the pancreatic great arteries, branch of the splenic and pancreatic duodenal arteries and branches of the gastroduodenal. In pancreatic alterations such as acute chronic...

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I intend to bring quality and day-to-day matters, without much delay. Enjoy !!! The internet has become the main global tool for the initial search for health information. But, due to its free nature, great care is needed in its use. We may come across inaccurate or even biased information, as well as "miraculous" treatments that can even be dangerous. This information...

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Leptin - Slimming hormone?

Adipose tissue is responsible for the synthesis of leptin, a hormone that participates in the inhibition of hunger via the hypothalamus. Excess weight in obesity increases the hormonal synthesis of adipocytes and, consequently, plasma leptin levels. REFERÊNCIAS: http://scholar.google.pt  https://www.scielo.br...

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