Delayed life-threatening upper gastrointestinal bleeding as a complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: Case report and review of the literature

Fawaz C. Torab, Ashraf F. Hefny, Mazen Taha, Hassan Abou-Rebyeh, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan

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Abstract

Morbid obesity is a common health problem worldwide. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding has been used extensively around the world for the treatment of morbid obesity. Life-threatening hemorrhage as a late complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is extremely rare. We report a case of massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to intragastric erosion of a gastric band 6 years postoperatively and review the English literature on this life-threatening rare condition. Initially, the patient was aggressively resuscitated and treated conservatively. After 1 year, the band was removed laparoscopically following an unsuccessful attempted removal by endoscopy. Clinicians who follow up patients with gastric banding should be aware of this condition. The early detection of erosion is important to avoid this serious complication.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)127-130
Number of pages4
JournalAsian Journal of Surgery
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2012

Keywords

  • bariatric surgery
  • hemorrhage
  • laparoscopy
  • postoperative complication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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