Is there a role for medical management in childhood obesity? A review of the Manchester Metabolic Obesity Service

18 patients (15.4%) ŸEarly onset obesity without genetic diagnosis A retrospective case note analysis of 117 obese paediatric patients, seen in the Tier 3 obesity clinic and endocrine clinics at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH), between March 2012-2014, was conducted. ŸTo assess the demographics and frequency of metabolic comorbidities of our patient cohort. ŸTo review monitoring standards and audit treatment outcomes. Background