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. 2016:27:10-12.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.08.006. Epub 2016 Aug 4.

Migration of an intragastric balloon: A case report

Nael M Al Shammari  1 , Abdulaziz S Alshammari  1 , Mohammad A Alkandari  1 , Ahmad J Abdulsalam  2
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Migration of an intragastric balloon: A case report

Nael M Al Shammari et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2016.

Abstract

Introduction: Intragastric balloons are a non-surgical treatment method for obesity.

Presentation of case: We report a 28year old Kuwaiti women presented with vomiting and epigastric pain two years following insertion of a intra gastric balloon. The women was diagnosed as a case of intestinal obstruction secondary to intragastric balloon migration.

Discussion: Most intragastric balloons, should be removed in 6 months, to prevent complications. In our case, failure to follow up and remove the intragastric balloons in time led to bowel obstruction secondary to balloon migration.

Conclusion: We report a rare complication of the BioEnterics intragastric balloon. Adherence to manufacturer and physician recommendations may prevent serious complications of intra gastric balloon insertion.

Keywords: Bariatric; Case report; Complication; Intragastric balloon; Obesity; Weight loss.

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Fig. 1
Computed tomography of the small intestine showed a folded structure (arrow) with metallic head seen within the small bowel loop in the right side of the abdomen.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Operative image of the longitudinal enterotomy, showing the balloon deflated and being extracted from the small bowel.
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