A 36-year-old male with BMI 38 kg/m² and obstructive sleep apnoea seeks durable weight-loss therapy after failed lifestyle/pharmacotherapy. Which stat...

Question

A 36-year-old male with BMI 38 kg/m² and obstructive sleep apnoea seeks durable weight-loss therapy after failed lifestyle/pharmacotherapy. Which statement reflects current indication for metabolic/bariatric surgery?

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Recommended for BMI ≥35 kg/m² regardless of comorbidities

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Indicated only if BMI ≥40 kg/m²

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Indicated only with diabetes

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Contraindicated if age

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Not recommended if prior pharmacotherapy failed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Obesity (bariatric indications)

A 36-year-old male with BMI 38 kg/m² and obstructive sleep apnoea seeks durable weight-loss therapy after failed lifestyle/pharmacotherapy. Which statement reflects current indication for metabolic/bariatric surgery?