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  • Title: Gastro-broncho-pleural fistula after laparoscopic gastric band placement.
    Author: Garrett KA, Rosati C.
    Journal: Obes Surg; 2009 Jul; 19(7):941-3. PubMed ID: 18651196.
    Abstract:
    Laparoscopic gastric band placement is a common procedure for morbid obesity. Common complications include gastric perforation, band erosion, and band slippage. We present the first report in the literature of gastro-bronchial-pleural fistula after laparoscopic gastric band placement.
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