Gastric banding is a bariatric surgical procedure involving the placement of an adjustable silicone band around the upper stomach to restrict food intake and promote weight loss. It matters clinically as a reversible, less invasive option for managing morbid obesity and related comorbidities. A key complication includes band slippage, which can cause obstruction or require revision.
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