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Comparative Study
. 2004 Aug;240(2):391-2; author reply 393.
doi: 10.1097/01.sla.0000135021.92289.6b.

Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding versus vertical banded gastroplasty in morbidly obese patients

Wei-Jei Lee, Weu Wang, Ming-Te Huang
Comparative Study

Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding versus vertical banded gastroplasty in morbidly obese patients

Wei-Jei Lee et al. Ann Surg. 2004 Aug.
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