%0 Journal Article
%T Psychopathology in adolescents presenting for laparoscopic banding
%J Journal of Adolescent Health
%D 2008
%A Duffecy, Jennifer
%A Bleil, Maria E.
%A Labott, Susan M.
%A Browne, A.
%A Galvani, Carlos
%V 43
%N 6
%P 623-625
%X 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>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 1054-139X
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.05.007