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Barium swallow suggests erosion of the Lap-Band.
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A contrast study revealed no evidence of leakage or slippage but the possibility of erosion was suspected (Figure 1).
Upper endoscopy confirms the erosion of the Lap-Band into the stomach.
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Upper endoscopy confirmed the presence of erosion (Figure 2), and the computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed thickening of the sigmoid and descending colon with mesenteric fat stranding consistent with diverticulitis (Figure 3).
Computed tomography scan showing mesenteric fat stranding in the area of the descending colon.
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Upper endoscopy confirmed the presence of erosion (Figure 2), and the computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed thickening of the sigmoid and descending colon with mesenteric fat stranding consistent with diverticulitis (Figure 3).