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A normal appendix was found through a McBurney's incision.
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Under general anesthesia, McBurney's incision was done, and exposure of the appendix revealed an almost normal appendix (Fig. 1).
Congested, dilated jejunum was found upon exploration.
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The exploration revealed a severely dilated and congested proximal jejunum (Fig. 2).
Connecting tube identified.
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The connecting tube of the gastric band system was found looping around the root of mesentery causing incarceration (Fig. 3, Fig. 4).