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Fig. 4A — Anterior views of compression arm and end plate. Image of
compression arm and end plate over port on fluoroscopy (anteroposterior
view) in 40-year-old man. Swedish lap band port (Sagaband, Obtech
Medical) lies under compression device (Compressar Universal System,
Instromedix) with access point under notch. Needle is placed obliquely for
illustration, but more vertical approach is usually easier.