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Review
. 2003 Nov;85(6):396-7.
doi: 10.1308/003588403322520762.

Unusual cause of a perforated stomach

G Roche-Nagle  1 , E Mulligan, E Connolly, B Lane
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Review

Unusual cause of a perforated stomach

G Roche-Nagle et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2003 Nov.

Abstract

A case of gastric perforation 2 months following insertion of a gastric balloon is reported. The literature is reviewed regarding the complications and success rates inherent in such balloon devices. This is the first case report of an intra-gastric balloon causing gastric perforation.

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