Unique complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band? A misplaced band encircling the abdominal aorta.
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.
['Sahloul|Mohamed|M|http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2751-1981', 'Bowley|Douglas|D|', 'Richardson|Martin|M|']
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal D020878:Device Removal D005260:Female D005547:Foreign Bodies D015391:Gastroplasty D006801:Humans D010535:Laparoscopy D019300:Medical Errors D008875:Middle Aged D009767:Obesity, Morbid D011183:Postoperative Complications
general surgery obesity (nutrition)