P02.04: Endoscopic lysis of iatrogenic amniotic band after amniopatch

Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a set of congenital malformations attributed to amniotic bands that entangle fetal parts during intrauterine life, which results in a broad spectrum of anatomic disturbances ranging from minor constriction rings and lymphedema of the digits to complex, bizarre multiple congenital anomalies incompatible with life. ABS is not very often, but should be considered in...

Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic Band Syndrome

Endoscopic removal of migrating silastic band after vertical banding gastroplasty.

persistent dysphagia, severe gastroesophageal reflux disease, and refractory vomiting. She had undergone vertical banding gastroplasty (VBG) 5 years earlier to manage her obesity and had successfully lost 90 kg in weight. This was performed following failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), in which significant reflux symptoms required deflation of the band. Physical examination w...