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gastric
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gastric
of, relating to, near, or involving the stomach


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5) and migration of fish bones to the thyroid and liver in association with upper esophageal and gastric perforations, respectively.
The main "lap band" specific risk during surgery is that of gastric perforation (a tear in the wall of the stomach) which occurs in about 1% of cases.
Important Information about the LAP-BAND([R]) Adjustable Gastric Banding System As with any surgery, there are possible risks and complications with the LAP-BAND([R]) System, including but not limited to infection, nausea, vomiting, band slippage and obstruction, and in rare cases, gastric perforation and reoperation.
 
 
 
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