Published in:
01-12-2020 | Brief Communication
Case Report: Endoscopic Removal of an Eroded Gastric Band Causing Small Bowel Obstruction upon Migration into the Proximal Jejunum
Authors:
Amir Sleiman, Anne Sophie Studer, Pierre Y. Garneau, Ronald Denis, Mark Magdy, Majed Alanazi, Radu Pescarus
Published in:
Obesity Surgery
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Issue 12/2020
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Abstract
Background
Adjustable gastric banding (AGB) is on the decline due to its relatively modest amount of expected weight loss, coupled with high rates of revision and complications such as band erosion. Management of eroded gastric bands can be challenging especially when complete intra-gastric erosion is followed by distal migration causing small bowel obstruction.
Methods
We present an endoscopic option of using a pediatric colonoscope to remove an eroded AGB causing jejunal obstruction.
Result
Endoscopic removal of an eroded ABG causing bowel obstruction was successful.
Conclusion
Endoscopy remains a safe and relatively non-invasive approach to deal with such complications.