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Gastric Band Slippage: The Impact of a Change in Education and Band Filling

Authors: Laura Findlay, William Ball, James Ramus

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 7/2015

Abstract

Background

Gastric band slippage is a significant challenge in gastric band surgery and can result in poor weight loss, pain and dysphagia, often requiring re-operation. The Royal Berkshire Hospital is one of 49 UK centres performing bariatric surgery. We audited our band slippage rates.

Methods

All patients undergoing gastric banding from February 2007 to December 2013 were included (follow-up until December 2014). Slip rate was calculated and compared to an audit standard (3.9 %). The impact of two interventions altering the method of band filling and post-operative dietary advice was studied.

Results

Initial slippage rates were high (17 %). Rates decreased following the interventions: 8.5 % by July 2012 (p = 0.05); 2.7 % by December 2014 (p = 0.2).

Conclusions

Two simple, low-risk interventions have reduced complication rates in a high-risk population.

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Title: Gastric Band Slippage: The Impact of a Change in Education and Band Filling
Authors: Laura Findlay
William Ball
James Ramus
Publication date: 01-07-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 7/2015
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-015-1661-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Gastric Band Slippage: The Impact of a Change in Education and Band Filling

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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