A383 Case Report: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Abstract

Bariatric surgery is the most effective and durable treatment for morbidly obese patients. However, there are remained unsolved problems with various types of complications. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rarely known condition occurred following bariatric surgery. We experienced 54-year-old female patient diagnosed with superior mesenteric artery syndrome 5 years after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Because the patient refused to get band removal and weight gain for conservative care, the laparoscopic duodenojejunal bypass was successfully performed for this patient.