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- Title
Laparoscopic management of gastric band erosions: a 10-year series of 49 cases.
- Authors
Kohn, Geoffrey Paul; Hansen, Cheryl Anne; Gilhome, Richard William; McHenry, Ray Charles; Spilias, Dean Constantine; Hensman, Chris
- Abstract
Intragastric erosion is a rare but major complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) surgery for morbid obesity. Many techniques to treat this problem have been described, with little supporting evidence. The authors review their experience with laparoscopic removal of eroded gastric bands.
- Publication
Surgical endoscopy, 2012, Vol 26, Issue 2, p541
- ISSN
1432-2218
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-011-1916-6