[Gastric band erosion as complication of bariatric surgery. Case report and review of the literature].
Gastric banding has become a common procedure amongst bariatric surgery techniques. Because of the possibility of using a laparoscopic route to achieve a good technical result and low complication rates, this method has become the most frequently used options in the treatment of morbid obesity in Chile. We report an uncommon complication that, if left undiagnosed, could lead to considerable morbidity and even mortality: gastric band erosion and intragastric migration. Radiologists, gastroenterologists and surgeons should be able to recognize this event to provide a prompt diagnosis.
Cortés Arriagada
Claudio
C
Radiólogo, Clínica Alemana, Santiago, Chile. ccortes@alemana.cl
Navarrete García
Claudio
C
Silva Fuente-Alba
Claudio
C
D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*