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Intraoperative Gastroscopy for Tumor Localization in Laparoscopic Surgery for Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Published on: August 9, 2016
Unique complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band? A misplaced band encircling the abdominal aorta
Mohamed Sahloul1, Douglas Bowley1,2, Martin Richardson1
1General surgery, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Abstract:
In the recent past, laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands (LAGBs) have been used extensively in bariatric surgery. Despite questionable long-term efficacy, they are generally safe and reversible. We report a possibly unique presentation of a potential hazard of the insertion technique; a misplaced LAGB encircling the abdominal aorta, which was confirmed radiologically and on operative removal of the gastric band. This is a dramatic complication of LAGB, representing an important anatomical hazard for gastric band insertion.
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