Author: Ganesh R Rao AD Leese T Baladas HG
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 1708-0428
Source: Obesity Surgery, Vol.16, Iss.1, 2006-01, pp. : 98-101
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Abstract
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) in patients with a sliding hiatus hernia has become an accepted procedure. However, LAGB in patients with less common types of diaphragmatic hernia is rarely described. We report a super-super-obese woman with a para-hiatal hernia (non-hiatal, diaphragmatic hernia) where LAGB was performed. The para-hiatal hernia was successfully repaired laparoscopically at the same time that the LAGB was performed. A para-hiatal hernia is not a contraindication to LAGB and can be repaired at the same operation.
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