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World J Meta-Anal. Oct 28, 2021; 9(5): 438-454
Published online Oct 28, 2021. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v9.i5.438
Weight regain after bariatric surgery: Promoters and potential predictors
Hala Mourad Demerdash
Hala Mourad Demerdash, Department of Clinical Pathology, Alexandria University Hospitals, Alexandria 21311, Egypt
Author contributions: Demerdash HM is in charge of all the works of this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hala Mourad Demerdash, MD, PhD, Consultant & Professor Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Director, Alexandria University Hospitals, Azaareta, Khartoum Square, Alexandria 21311, Egypt. demerdashh@yahoo.com
Received: April 22, 2021
Peer-review started: April 22, 2021
First decision: May 12, 2021
Revised: June 7, 2021
Accepted: September 14, 2021
Article in press: September 14, 2021
Published online: October 28, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Obesity constitutes an enormous health struggle worldwide. Weight regain after bariatric surgery is a distressing issue that requires extensive study; various influencing factors as well as predicting biomarkers must be considered carefully before making decision for surgery, selecting bariatric procedure as well as close long term monitoring and support are essential.