Adjustable gastric banding: advantages and disadvantages.
Obes Surg
; 9(3): 269-71, 1999 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10484314
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Adjustable gastric banding has many advantages in the treatment of severe obesity.METHODS:
The authors report their experience with open and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in the treatment of severe obesity.RESULTS:
This procedure presents some risks and complications, which are described.CONCLUSIONS:
Patients must be well informed about the procedure and accept a strict behavioral therapeutic pattern. Follow-up requires strict surveillance. When the band necessitates increase of pressure, follow-up must be very close in order to avoid a complication that may invalidate this procedure.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Gastroplasty
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Obes Surg
Journal subject:
METABOLISMO
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy