Perforation after gastric banding

This UGI series shows a contained distal esophageal perforation that occurred during placement of an LAGB. The band was removed and the abdominal cavity drained.

UGI: upper gastrointestinal; LAGB: laparoscopic adjustable gastric band.

Courtesy of Raul J Rosenthal, MD, FACS, FASMBS.

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