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Indications and Results of Reversal of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)

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Abstract

Introduction

Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) was initiated in 1980 as a weight loss operation that restricted oral intake.

Objective

The aim of our study was to determine the results of patients who presented with complications of the VBG and wanted reversal of the VBG, not a conversion to another gastric weight loss operation.

Material and Methods

From 1993 to 2008, 27 patients had reversal of a VBG. Of the patients, 85% were female and presented on average 13 years (range 2–27 years) after the VBG. Presenting symptoms included nausea/vomiting in 88%, reflux in 65%, stricture requiring endoscopic dilatation in 38%, while 7% of patients had upper gastrointestinal bleeding or required total parenteral nutrition. Patients were offered conversion to another weight loss operation but decided on reversal of the VBG alone. All reversals were performed in a similar manner by placing a linear stapler through a gastrotomy resulting in division of the polypropylene mesh band, and reversal of the VBG pouch.

Results

No patients died from the procedure and morbidity included one wound infection and one wound seroma. Preoperative Visick score decreased significantly after reversal, while reflux symptoms resolved in 93% of patients.

Conclusion

We conclude that reversal of a VBG results in symptomatic relief in the majority of patients.

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Abbreviations

VBG:

Vertical banded gastroplasty

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Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank Dr. Edward Mason for his helpful comments and review of the manuscript.

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  1. Departments of Surgery, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Rebecca Thoreson & Joseph J. Cullen

  2. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Joseph J. Cullen

  3. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 4605 JCP, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242,, USA

    Joseph J. Cullen

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Thoreson, R., Cullen, J.J. Indications and Results of Reversal of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG). J Gastrointest Surg 12, 2032–2036 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-008-0658-9

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