Pancreatoblastoma in an adult patient. A case report.

Context: Preoperative diagnosis of a pancreatoblastoma in adults is challenging because of its rarity. Furthermore, difficulties increase since pancreatoblastomas share radiological findings similar to those found in other masses of the pancreas.

Case Report: A 36-year-old woman was studied with ultrasonography and CT for a mass of the pancreatic head causing obstructive jaundice.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in 1,791 consecutive obese patients: 12-year results.

Background: This study examines 1,791 consecutive laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) procedures with up to 12 years follow-up. Long-term results of LAGB with a high follow-up rate are not common.

Methods: Between September 1993 and December 2005, 1,791 consecutive patients (75.