title: Is routine preoperative upper endoscopy in gastric banding really necessary?
authors.forename: Reinhard P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Mittermair
mesh_terms: D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D015391:Gastroplasty; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care