Publications by authors named "Adriana T Krasuska"
Background: Because bariatric surgery is a forced behavior modification and the operation represents only one element in it, behavioral and psychological factors play an important role in its results. Consequently, better understanding of candidates for bariatric surgery may improve selection for and success with this intervention.
Methods: In this study, the psychological profile of candidates for vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) was investigated.