Pulmonary complications following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding

Abstract Laparoscopic adjustable silicone banding (LAP-BAND) has rapidly gained acceptance and is now considered the most common bariatric operation. The accumulated experience with LAP-BAND has established this surgical method as safe and effective. However, no data have been issued concerning pulm...

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Published inScandinavian journal of infectious diseases Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 313 - 315
Main Authors Matveychuk, Alona, Osadchy, Alexandra, Chen, Baruch, Shitrit, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Colchester Informa Healthcare 01.04.2011
Taylor & Francis
Informa
Subjects
abscess
Adult
Bariatric Surgery - adverse effects
Biological and medical sciences
bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis - diagnosis
Digestive system. Abdomen
Endoscopy
Female
gastric banding
Humans
Infectious diseases
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Laparoscopy - adverse effects
Lung Diseases - diagnosis
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Postoperative Complications - pathology
Pulmonary
Stomach - surgery
Infection
Microbiology
Lung
Gastric banding
Complication
Laparoscopy
Endoscopy
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Summary:Abstract Laparoscopic adjustable silicone banding (LAP-BAND) has rapidly gained acceptance and is now considered the most common bariatric operation. The accumulated experience with LAP-BAND has established this surgical method as safe and effective. However, no data have been issued concerning pulmonary complications following the procedure. We have recently experienced 3 cases of pulmonary complications following LAP-BAND surgery: 1 patient with pulmonary cavitation and 2 with bronchiectasis. Pulmonary physicians should be aware of the possibility of long-term pulmonary complications in patients who have undergone LAP-BAND surgery.
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ISSN:0036-5548
1651-1980
DOI:10.3109/00365548.2010.541494