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Novel Endoscopic Management of Eroding Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band: A Case Series
Joint Authors
Polydorou, A.
Nastos, Constantinos
Vezakis, Antonios
Fragulidis, Georgios
Theodosopoulos, Theodosios
Dellaportas, Dionysios
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Complications of laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands include migration and slippage of the band, dilation of the proximal gastric pouch, troublesome gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, and erosion of the stomach.
The latter occurs in 0.6-12.7% of cases and necessitates removal of the band.
Several open and laparoscopic surgical techniques have been described for band extraction, while fully endoscopic techniques have emerged and proven safe.
Three cases of eroding gastric bands treated in a single center with fully endoscopic removal of the band are analyzed in this study.
Novel use of the duodenoscope and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography instruments and accessories is described, in order to perform endoscopic division of the plastic band and retraction through the mouth.
All three cases were successfully treated utilizing this novel technique.
Gastric wall erosion from the band has nonspecific symptoms and various predisposing factors.
Removal of the foreign material is required.
Endoscopic procedures are effective in 77-92% of cases, avoiding general anaesthesia with low surgical morbidity.
As a result patients are discharged early resolving quicker to a normal diet.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dellaportas, Dionysios& Nastos, Constantinos& Theodosopoulos, Theodosios& Fragulidis, Georgios& Polydorou, A.& Vezakis, Antonios. 2018. Novel Endoscopic Management of Eroding Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band: A Case Series. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dellaportas, Dionysios…[et al.]. Novel Endoscopic Management of Eroding Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band: A Case Series. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Dellaportas, Dionysios& Nastos, Constantinos& Theodosopoulos, Theodosios& Fragulidis, Georgios& Polydorou, A.& Vezakis, Antonios. Novel Endoscopic Management of Eroding Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band: A Case Series. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143429
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1143429