Removal of Eroded Gastric Bands Using a Transgastric SILS Device

Background. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a popular method for the treatment of morbid obesity. One of the most feared complications is gastric band erosion which occurs with a reported incidence of 0.3 to 14%. Intragastric migrated bands are best managed by endoscopic removal. R...

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Main Authors: C. Spitali, K. De Vogelaere, G. Delvaux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/852747