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Migration of an intragastric balloon: A case report
Nael M Al Shammari1, Abdulaziz S Alshammari1, Mohammad A Alkandari1
1Department of Surgery, Al Adan Hospital, Kuwait.
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.
