@article{ref1,
title="Psychopathology in adolescents presenting for laparoscopic banding",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="2008",
author="Duffecy, Jennifer and Bleil, Maria E. and Labott, Susan M. and Browne, A. and Galvani, Carlos",
volume="43",
number="6",
pages="623-625",
abstract="This study documents psychological problems in obese adolescents seeking bariatric surgery with laparoscopic adjustable gastric band. Depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and bullying were reported frequently. Professionals will need to carefully assess adolescents for high-risk behaviors and provide appropriate follow-up care if these individuals undergo laparoscopic banding.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.05.007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.05.007"
}