Laparoscopic adjustable banding was previously considered to be the safest and least invasive technique in bariatric surgery in the mid-1990s. It has since been performed less frequently as newer bariatric interventions and surgical techniques, and a fuller understanding of gastric banding complications have been elucidated. Nevertheless, there are a significant number of patients with in situ gastric bands, and cases of significant and unusual complications involving multiple visceral organs must be described and documented in order to enhance providers’ awareness and facilitate early recognition.
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