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Lapband Leakage. Can It Be Repaired?

MarybellaJun 4, 2012
Can a leakage from the balloon be repaired or need a new band. I had my band for only a year and I don't have no restriction.

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Dr. Christopher S. Cobourn, MD
Bariatric Surgeon Certified General Surgeon
Answered on Aug 17, 2012
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Dr. Michael F. Sedrak, MD - Account Suspended
Board Certified General Surgeon
Answered on Nov 13, 2017
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Dr. Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jun 6, 2012
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