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DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES FOR ENDOSCOPIC REMOVAL OF ERODED GASTRIC BANDS A CASE SERIES

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The case series discusses the endoscopic management of eroded gastric bands from bariatric surgeries like adjustable gastric banding (AGB) and vertical gastric banding (VGB). Patients often present with symptoms due to band erosion, necessitating removal. The study highlights three cases where endoscopic techniques were utilized for band removal, involving mechanical tools like lithotriptor, lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS), and endoscopic scissors. The successful procedures underline the effectiveness of endoscopy in handling eroded bands, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery for managing complications arising from these bariatric interventions.

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Shailendra Singh

Keywords

endoscopic management

gastric band erosion

bariatric surgery

lumen-apposing metal stents

minimally invasive techniques