Abstract
Introduction
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is well
established as an effective treatment for the disease of obesity,
both in terms of weight loss and modification of obesity related
co-morbidities [1a??3]. It involves placement of a silicone band
around the upper stomach just below the gastro-esophageal
junction. Saline can be injected into a reservoir to adjust the
band as desired [4]. This process induces early satiety and
prolonged satiation after consumption of a small meal [5].
Erosion of the gastric band into the lumen of the
stomach was initially described as a complication of LAGB
in 1998 [6]. Subsequent reports have varied widely in their
descriptions of aetiology, incidence, clinical presentation
and management options.
We have undertaken a systematic review of all published
clinical studies in an attempt to better understand this
complication.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1272 - 1279 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Obesity Surgery |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |