Vagotomy for obesity

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I had never heard of this type of surgery for obesity. When I think of the

vagus nerve I associate it as a diabetic complication leading to

gastroparesis. Anyone have any more insight - I have included a few links

for further info.

http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/reprint/33/2/416.pdf

http://www.springerlink.com/content/v243651p42210803/

Here is a link for device to do the same thing (experimental)

http://www.vcu.edu/lesspainsurgery/obesity/empower/aboutstudy.htm

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