Patient underwent removal of realize band system, which had been originally placed 8 years ago.The procedure was completed without complications and patient discharged to home same day.Postoperatively, patient had persistent abdominal pain.Ct scan of abdomen revealed a "likely retained lap band tubing." patient returned to operating room 19 days later and underwent extraction of retained foreign body.After probing the wound, electrocautery was used as the object was lodged in the rectus muscle.After removal of surrounding tissue, the object was identified as a realize band connector.The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged the following day.
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