• A nutrition problem solved by a two-step endoscopic removal of a non-adjustable gastric band 

      Johansen, Christer; Norum, Jan; Engebretsen, Bernt E.; Agledahl, Uwe (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-01)
      Bariatric surgery is an effective approach for weight loss and short-term improvement in metabolic disorders. Stenosis is a common complication of gastric banding. Balloon dilatation or gastrotomy has been employed in this setting. Few studies have indicated endoscopic removal of the band a feasible procedure. We present a 60-year-old female who underwent gastric banding in 1985 and suffered from ...