Patient presenting with abdominal pain and nausea.She had gastric banding done 4 years ago with revision one year later because the port tubing needed replacement.She states she thinks the band is deflated.She states that for the last year and a half she has had intermittent abdominal pain associated with nausea when eating.Ct scan in ec demonstrates malpositioned gastric band.Required, laparoscopic removal of laparoscopic band and port.Routine findings consistent with pre-operative diagnosis.Existing band was intraluminal and stained.Inflammatory changes surrounding stomach and on liver.
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