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Obesity Surgery
Published in: Obesity Surgery 10/2010

01-10-2010 | Case Report

Thoracic Empyema After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. A Rare Complication

Authors: Athanasios Krassas, Dimitrios Mallios, Stavroula Boulia, Stamatis Kakaris

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 10/2010

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Abstract

The laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a popular therapeutic option for morbid obesity. It is a minimally invasive procedure. The reported early morbidity is low and there are only few reports of respiratory complications. We report a case of empyema and lung abscess due to diaphragm perforation by a LAGB.
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Metadata
Title
Thoracic Empyema After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. A Rare Complication
Authors
Athanasios Krassas
Dimitrios Mallios
Stavroula Boulia
Stamatis Kakaris
Publication date
01-10-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 10/2010
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-009-9860-4

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