A (b)(6) year old female with history of gastroparesis and reflux.Underwent laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia on (b)(6) 2014.On that date also had laparoscopic enterra lead placement 1 and 2, and placement of gastric stimulator battery.Pt returned to surgeon's office in (b)(6) 2014 complaining of pain and discomfort of placement of stimulator.X-ray revealed twisting of stimulator, pt denied twisting device.Device was functioning.Pt had gained (b)(6) lbs over past 8 months since (b)(6) 2014.Pt requested removal of device, declined option of repositioning device and replacement of leads.Device removed on (b)(6) 2014.Upon removal, battery pack noted to have been twisted in its pocket, and wires had been twisted multiple times.
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