Presentation
Admitted with central abdominal pain. Previous history of bariatric surgery.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Gastric band
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Port and associated tubing from a gastric band procedure.
Case Discussion
Gastric band insertion is a fairly common form of contemporary bariatric surgery.
The band, tubing and port are well delineated on plain x-ray.
The permeable membrane of the port is identified as a circular disc - this may be accessed under fluroscopic guidance for adjustment of the band.