Publications by authors named "Eduardo H G de Moura"
Surg Obes Relat Dis
November 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the complications of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, particularly intragastric erosion, and the outcomes of endoscopic band removal over five years at multiple centers in Brazil.
- A total of 82 patients with band erosion were analyzed, revealing an average BMI drop from 43.2 kg/m² pre-surgery to 31.8 kg/m² at erosion diagnosis, with symptoms like pain and infection reported in some cases.
- The endoscopic procedure was successful in 95% of cases, with most bands removed in one session, indicating that endoscopic removal is a safe and effective primary option for managing this complication.
