Botched Bariatric Surgery Causes Permanent Inability to Swallow

Case Overview

This case involves a man in his 40’s who underwent lap band surgery. Immediately after surgery was concluded, the patient realized that he could not swallow. Despite a revision surgery, the patient was still unable to swallow and has not been able to take any solid food by mouth. After further testing and examination by physicians, the patient was told he has a severe esophageal stricture and would require a feeding tube for the foreseeable future.