INTRAGASTRIC BAND MIGRATION: AN UNCOMMON COMPLICATION

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a method of bariatric surgery with potential severe complications. A 41-year-old woman who underwent LAGB in 2009 presented with oral intolerance. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed a fibrotic stricture in the upper gastric body that was only overcome with a pediatric scope and the gastric band free in the antrum. In order to remove it, a partially covered metal stent was placed to dilate the stricture and two weeks later, an attempt was made to cut the band with SB knife, endoscopic scissors and polypectomy loop, without success. Finally, the patient required surgery for band removal.

Publication History

Article published online:
14 April 2022