Retrospective Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2015; 21(5): 1567-1572
Published online Feb 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i5.1567
Table 1 Demographics and preoperative data
Patient No.Age (yr)SexSymptomsMigration (months after placement)Band type and placementBMI prior to AGB (kg/m²)BMI prior to removal (kg/m²)Possible cause of migration
134FAbdominal pain and vomiting2SAGB, 11 cm3, Pars flaccid46.135.8Peroperative trauma
243FAbdominal pain99SAGB, 9 cm3, Perigastric42.925.5Hyperinflation of band (12 cm3)
335FInfection after port revision4SAGB, 11 cm3, Pars flaccid39.733.4Infection
444FAnemia, melena and collaboration10SAGB, 11 cm3, Pars flaccid40.633.2Infection
538FAbdominal pain and weight gain34Bioring, 9 cm3, Pars flaccid44.735.8Hyperinflation of the band (11.5 cm3)
631FAcute hematemesis4SAGB, 11 cm3, Pars flaccid43.535.7Preoperative trauma
747FAbdominal pain47SAGB, 9 cm3, Pars flaccid42.430.2Fibrous capsule
851FWeight gain107LAP-BAND®, Perigastric45.338.1Infection
Table 2 Pre- and post-operative data
PatientNo.Band removedComplications preoperativePostoperative courseMonths after removalCurrent complaints
1LaparoscopicConversion to laparoscopyGastric bypass12Little restriction
2EndoscopicNo complicationsGastric sleeve11Too much weight loss
3EndoscopicNo complicationsGastric bypass3Weight regain
4EndoscopicNo complicationsCollabated; bleeding ulcus. Refuses further bariatric treatment-Back to initial weight
5EndoscopicNo complicationsGastric bypass10No complaints
6EndoscopicConversion to laparoscopyDied due to gastric bleeding--
7LaparoscopicConversion to laparoscopyGastric bypass5No complaints
8EndoscopicNo complicationsScopinaro4Weight regain