Self-Induced Stomal Obstruction Post-LAGB – A Case Report

Authors

  • SAJAD AHMAD SALATI Department of Surgery, Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, KSA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7324/jhsr.2021.625

Keywords:

Morbid obesity, Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), Lap-band, Silicon, Obstruction, Deflation

Abstract

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is an effective surgical tool for the management of morbid obesity. Many complications are associated with this operation. This case report presents a rarely encountered complication following LAGB wherein a patient self-induced stomal obstruction. The patient was managed on outpatient basis by band deflation. This case stresses on the importance of proper information sharing with the patients who undergo surgical operations.

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2021-09-19
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SALATI SA. Self-Induced Stomal Obstruction Post-LAGB – A Case Report. J Health Sci Res [Internet]. 2021Sep.19 [cited 2023Feb.22];6(2):35-7. Available from: https://jhsronline.com/index.php/jhsr/article/view/115

Issue

Volume 6, Issue 2, 2021

Section

Case Report

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