Open AccessLaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding migration: an early approach for a late complication
Author(s) -
Gennaro Martines,
Arcangelo Picciariello,
Ippazio Ugenti,
E Lagovardou,
Rosa Digennaro,
Palma Capuano
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
il giornale di chirurgia/il giornale di chirurgia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.188
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 1971-145X
pISSN - 0391-9005
DOI - 10.11138/gchir/2017.38.5.225
Subject(s) - medicine , laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding , gastric banding , complication , surgery , endoscopy , gastric bypass , laparoscopy , weight loss , upper endoscopy , general surgery , obesity
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) migration is an uncommon late complication after bariatric surgery. It usually presents with an unexplained weight increase or without any symptom. Current guidelines do not establish the timing of a clear endoscopic follow-up to prevent and/or to treat this kind of complication.