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Robotic Myotomy and Partial Fundoplication for Achalasia
Published on: August 11, 2023
[Intragastric migration of adjustable gastroplasty bands]
C Maziere1, A Rault, A Sa Cunha
1Service de chirurgie, Maison du Haut-Lévèque, avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac cedex, France.
Background:
The incidence of morbid obesity is increasing in France; adjustable gastric banding has become the most common surgical treatment.
Patients:
We report seven cases of patients who presented with gastric erosion as a complication of gastric banding; this occurred at a mean interval of 4 years following the initial bariatric procedure.
Results:
In six cases, repair was performed laparoscopically; one case required conversion to an open laparotomy approach. There was no mortality but morbidity occurred in 57% of cases: pleural effusion (two) and wound abscess (two).
Conclusion:
Gastric erosion and migration of adjustable gastric rings can occur at a long interval after laparoscopic gastric banding. Long-term follow-up is necessary in all such patients.
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