Respiratory deterioration following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: A three-year follow-up of over 3,000 subjects

Obesity is considered a global epidemic. Until recently, laparoscopic adjustable gastric binding (LAGB) was routinely offered as a means of weight reduction for selected patient populations. Previous case series have documented several pulmonary complications following LAGB. In the current study, we explored the rate of long-term respiratory deterioration associated with LAGB.
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research