[Pregnancy after adjustable gastric band for morbid obesity: specific features of follow-up].

OBJECTIVE

To give pregnant women treated with an adjustable gastric band specific information on pregnancy and fetal outcome.

MATERIAL AND METHOD: Case report and discussion of the main complications and specific features follow-up during pregnancy.

RESULTS

In our patient the gastric band was adjusted to prevent first trimester vomiting. Diet was not modified. Weight gain during pregnancy was limited to four kilograms (kg). A hypotrophic girl was delivered by cesarean section.

CONCLUSION

The main difficulties concern first trimester vomiting and dietary advice. Information regarding the effects of gastric band on pregnancies is limited and requires further investigations. A national file on outcome of pregnancy in women with gastric bands would be useful to establish appropriate recommendations.