CTICasesLap-Band Induced Pseudo-Achalasia
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[...]. Lap-Band Induced Pseudo-Achalasia. CTICases. Published May 16, 2020. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/qsp65
Imaging findings
Chest radiograph and chest CT show severe, diffuse dilation of the thoracic esophagus containing an air-fluid level, with a gastric band (Lap-Band) visible at the gastroesophageal junction.
Key takeaways
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap-Band) can cause severe esophageal dysmotility and outflow obstruction if the band is placed too tightly or slips. This results in pseudo-achalasia, characterized by massive esophageal dilation and fluid retention, placing the patient at high risk for aspiration pneumonia.
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