title: Endoscopic laser therapy for band penetration of the gastric wall after gastric banding for morbid obesity.
abstract: Penetration of the band encircling the stomach after gastric banding for extreme obesity is a well-known complication, which often leads to re-operation. In this report, a case treated successfully by endoscopic Nd:YAG laser therapy is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Aker University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
authors.forename: O C
authors.initials: OC
authors.lastname: Lunde
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003250:Constriction; D005260:Female; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000628:therapy*; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates