Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Adjustable Gastric Banding

We present a case of a 49-year-old female who consulted for dysphagia, epigastric pain, and anorexia 17  years after LAGB. An esophageal squamous cell carcinoma was diagnosed in the distal esophagus, close to the lap band. The diagnostic value of the performed contrast swallow study seemed limited. We suggest that a routinely gastroscopic evaluation in the long-term follow-up after LAGB should be str ived for in patients presenting with late-onset dysphagia.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research