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Author Spotlight: Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Gastric Content Assessment and Risk Stratification in Perioperative Care
Published on: September 22, 2023
Use of bedside ultrasound to diagnose dislodged gastric band
Dirk Bass1, Malek Telfah1, Justin Bowra1
1Emergency Care Unit Sydney Adventist Hospital Wahroonga New South Wales Australia.
Abstract:
Introduction: Obesity levels mean an increased presentation of patients with Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Method: Literature search revealed a paucity of information on ultrasonography to diagnose a slipped LAGB. Conclusion: 2D Ultrasonography with a standard low frequency curvilinear probe proved to be a simple, effective method of diagnosing slipped Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). We suggest the inclusion of routine abdominal ultrasound (after drinking water to improve sensitivity of the test) as part of the routine workup of suspected LAGB slippage.
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