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Esophageal Erosion of Adjustable Gastric Band, Endoscopic Solution of an Unreported Complication
Luciano Antozzi1, Priscila Antozzi1, Leticia Baroni2
1Centro de Cirugías Especiales, Bahía Blanca, Argentina.
Abstract:
Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) placement appears as a safe and reproducible procedure, serious complications can occur. We present a patient with fever, dysphagia, epigastric pain, and port site inflammation. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography (CT) scan diagnosed esophageal erosion of the gastric band. An endoscopic retrieval was proposed to avoid accessing the abdominal cavity and mediastinum, reduce recovery time, and minimize complications. The patient successfully underwent the procedure with immediate improvement of symptoms and discharge on the seventh postoperative day. This article aims to report the first clinical case of an esophageal erosion of LAGB completely treated with an endoscopic approach.
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