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Case Reports
. 1985 Dec;36(4):347-9.

Balloon therapy for obesity--when the balloon bursts

S Holland, D Bach, J Duff
  • PMID: 4086508
Case Reports

Balloon therapy for obesity--when the balloon bursts

S Holland et al. J Can Assoc Radiol. 1985 Dec.

Abstract

Intragastric balloon placement is a non-invasive treatment for morbid obesity. We report a patient who illustrates incomplete bowel obstruction and pancreatitis following dislodgement of such a balloon. Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the balloon is an effective method of decompression.

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