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Migration of adjustable gastric banding from a cohort study of 4236 patients

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Abstract

Background

Experience was gained management of intra-gastric migration of adjustable gastric banding.

Methods

From July 1996 to January 2003, 4236 patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding were proposed for routine follow-up. Gastrograms were performed in case of band adjustment. Radiological controls and endoscopy were performed according to symptoms.

Results

A total of 45 cases of band migration (1.6%) were diagnosed during follow-up. All but one of the migrated bands were removed laparoscopically either by a dissection outside the stomach or through a short gastrotomy. Mortality was 0% and morbidity 8% (n = 4).

Conclusion

The risk of an intragastric band migration remains low in the literature but could grow on account of the longer follow-up of patients. The retrieval of the band is the gold standard and must be planned promptly or delayed according to symptoms.

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  1. Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (Hôpital St Eloi), 2 Av Emile Bertin Sans, 34000 Montpellier, France

    D. Nocca, B. Gallix, M. A. Pierredon Foulonge, B. Millat & J. M. Fabre

  2. Clinique de la Sauvegarde av Ben Gourion, 69009 Lyon, France

    V. Frering

  3. Clinique Saint Louis PL Joseph Boudouresques, 34190 Ganges, France

    C. de Seguin des Hons

  4. Clinique La Casamance 33 bd Farigoules, 13400 Aubagne, France

    P. Noël

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Nocca, D., Frering, V., Gallix, B. et al. Migration of adjustable gastric banding from a cohort study of 4236 patients. Surg Endosc 19, 947–950 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-2183-6

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