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Percutaneous deflation of a gastric balloon: technical note
D R Mirich1, R R Gray, G B Haber
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Wellesley Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|May 1, 1989
Summary
Gastric balloons aid obesity treatment but can cause obstruction. A percutaneous deflation method successfully resolved a small bowel obstruction caused by a migrated gastric balloon.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Bariatric Surgery
Background:
- Gastric balloons are utilized for exogenous obesity management alongside diet and behavioral changes.
- Complications associated with gastric balloons, though rare, require prompt and effective interventions.
Observation:
- A 42-year-old female patient experienced a small bowel obstruction.
- The obstruction was attributed to the migration of a gastric balloon through the pyloric channel into the small intestine.
Findings:
- A novel, simple percutaneous deflation technique was employed to manage the gastric balloon migration.
- This minimally invasive method allowed for the balloon's deflation and subsequent passage through the gastrointestinal tract.
Implications:
- Percutaneous deflation offers a safe and effective solution for gastric balloon-induced gastrointestinal obstructions.
- This technique may reduce the need for more invasive surgical procedures in managing such complications.