Diffuse abdominal and port site pain caused by the connecting tube in gastric banding

Obes Surg. 2010 Aug;20(8):1183-5. doi: 10.1007/s11695-008-9664-y. Epub 2008 Aug 27.

Abstract

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is an effective treatment for morbid obesity and has become the most widespread bariatric operation. Complications such as stomach slippage, band erosion or dislocation, pouch dilatation and port complications have been widely reported and discussed. We report two similar cases of women who had had recurrent diffuse abdominal pain and tearing pain at the port site. X-ray examinations showed the small bowel wrapped around the silicone tube, pulling it to the right lower quadrant. Laparoscopic relief and repositioning were performed in both patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Abdominal Pain / surgery
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gastroplasty / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult