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Endoscopic management of intragastric penetrated adjustable gastric band for morbid obesity

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Journal Title:
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
Issue:
25
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Key Word:
Morbid obesity;Adjustable gastric band;Complications;Endoscopy;Endoscopic therapy

Abstract: This report describes a case of successful endoscopic management of intragastric penetrated adjustable gastric band in a patient with morbid obesity. The favorable course of the case described here demonstrates that adjustable gastric bands in the process of migration need not be removed surgically in patients who are asymptomatic.

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