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Trans-thoracic peri-oesophageal adjustable band for intractable reflux
Mark Simon X Kusel1, Jeremy T H Tan1
1Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Western Australia 6009, Australia.
Introduction:
Gastric bands for obesity have the beneficial side-effect of improving reflux symptoms in patients; however placement of these on patients with multiple prior abdominal surgeries can be challenging.
Presentation Of Case:
We present two cases where gastric bands were placed in a peri-oesophageal position via a left thoracotomy due to multiple previous abdominal surgeries in an attempt to treat their intractable reflux.
Discussion:
At three month follow up, both patients have reported improvement in their symptoms of GORD.
Conclusion:
A peri-oesophageal position adjustable gastric band is a possible solution for patients with intractable reflux and hostile abdomens.
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