title: Gastric Banding for Treatment of Morbid Obesity: Preliminary Results.
abstract: BACKGROUND: gastric banding (GB) has been used for treatment of morbid obesity. METHODS: a banding device, introduced by Broadbent and consisting of a self-blocking nylon strip covered with a silicone tube, was used in 13 patients who have completed 1-year follow-up. This device was used for its mechanical properties, biocompatibility, ease of insertion and low cost. RESULTS: at 1 year, mean excess weight loss was 51.6%, with all but one patient losing more than 25% of excess weight. Associated illnesses resolved. There were two complications (15%): one patient required band removal for self-induced vomiting and one patient required repair of an incisional hernia. CONCLUSIONS: GB has had good results thus far. Reported differences depend on materials, stoma diameter, pouch size, and developing techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical and Anatomical Sciences, Division of General and Vascular Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, 90143, Italy.
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bajardi
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ricevuto
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mastrandrea
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pischedda
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Valenti
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rubino
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Florena