Intragastric Migration of Swedish Adjustible Gastric Band

Abstract
Swedish adjustable gastric banding (SAGB) is an operative procedure meant for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is characterised by application of low-pressure, high-volume device upon the stomach. One of the major complications, currently described in 6% of patients, is the intragastric migration of the adjustable gastric band. The removal of the band is the gold standard in these cases and must be performed either urgently or as a scheduled manipulation according to the symptoms. We present a thoroughly documented case of surgical obesity treatment by SAGB complicated by intragastric band migration as well as our experience in settling the complication.
© 2010 Andrejs Vanags, Ilze Strumfa, Maris Pavars, Janis Gardovskis, published by Riga Stradins University
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