A pitfall with the EEA stapler in vertical banded gastroplasty.
This report details an intraoperative complication with the anvil of the EEA stapler in the course of a Mason vertical banded gastroplasty for morbid obesity. It was unrecognized by the operating team, and resulted in prolongation of the procedure, excessive manipulation of the stomach, and the use of a second EEA stapling instrument.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000009:adverse effects*