title: Gastro-broncho-pleural fistula after laparoscopic gastric band placement.
abstract: Laparoscopic gastric band placement is a common procedure for morbid obesity. Common complications include gastric perforation, band erosion, and band slippage. We present the first report in the literature of gastro-bronchial-pleural fistula after laparoscopic gastric band placement.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 12208, USA. kellygarrett44@gmail.com
authors.forename: Kelly A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Garrett
authors.forename: Carl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rosati
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology*