Endoscopic Management of Silastic Band Erosion after Banded Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Introduction:Erosion of silastic bands following vertical banded gastroplasty is a well-known but rare complication. Silastic bands have also been placed above the gastrojejunal anastomosis of banded Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses to limit gastric pouch dilatation and subsequent weight gain. Traditional approaches for managing this complication include expectant management, open removal, or laparoscopic removal. We describe an… Continue Reading
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