Gastric band tubing-related complication during pregnancy

J Surg Case Rep. 2017 Nov 29;2017(11):rjx241. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjx241. eCollection 2017 Nov.

Abstract

In the past few decades, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is one of the most common bariatric procedures performed to treat morbid obesity. Device-related complication such as connection-tubing problem is rare. Here we present a case of gastric band tubing complication during pregnancy. This case illustrates the need to maintain high index of suspicion of gastric band device-related complication during pregnancy and early referral for bariatric surgical assessment is recommended.

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  • Case Reports