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Revista de la Facultad de Medicina (México)
versão On-line ISSN 2448-4865versão impressa ISSN 0026-1742
Resumo
CHIMAL JUAREZ, María Fernanda et al. Small Bowel Obstruction as a Rare Complication After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: A Case Report. Rev. Fac. Med. (Méx.) [online]. 2021, vol.64, n.3, pp.43-47. Epub 04-Out-2021. ISSN 2448-4865. https://doi.org/10.22201/fm.24484865e.2021.64.3.05.
Background:
The main goal of bariatric surgery is the reduction of Body mass index (BMI). Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) was the most popular method due to its relative advantages over others.
Clinical case:
A 44-year-old woman with abdominal pain and distension, with a history of LAGB placement had a diagnosis of intestinal occlusion secondary to a twist in the device tube, surgical management was given, the patient presented adequate evolution.
Conclusion:
The occlusion of the small intestine by the tube of the device is a serious and uncommon complication to be considered as a differential diagnosis in bariatric patients.
Palavras-chave : Bariatric surgery; complications; gastric band; bowel obstruction; obesity.
