Gastroscopic removal of an adjustable gastric band after partial intragastric migration

Obes Surg. 2003 Apr;13(2):281-4. doi: 10.1381/096089203764467216.

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic implantation of an adjustable gastric band is being performed widely. One potential complication is the transgastric migration of the band, that should be extracted.

Methods: The authors report a series of 182 patients, followed prospectively, October 1996 - April 2002, who had undergone insertion of the Swedish adjustable gastric band. All implantations had been completed by laparoscopy alone.

Results: There were no deaths. 15 complications were detected, of which 7 were intragastric migrations of the band (3.8%) at an average follow-up of 40 months. 6 were treated successfully by gastroscopy only, with a new cutter device and without complications.

Conclusion: The endoscopic technique is beneficial even when the intraluminal migration is partial.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / surgery*
  • Gastroplasty / adverse effects*
  • Gastroscopy*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged