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Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), although a good option for weight loss, does have its associated complications.
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Khanna, N. (2017). Laparoscopic Gastric Band: Early and Late Complications. In: Loveitt, A., Martin, M., Neff, M. (eds) Passing the Certified Bariatric Nurses Exam. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41703-5_13
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