Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 104-110 , January 2009

Surgical implantation and adjustment technique with the Realize Band System

  • Jaime Ponce, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Jaime Ponce, M.D., F.A.C.S., 1504 Broadrick Drive, Dalton, GA 30720

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doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.08.010

Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 104-110 , January 2009

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