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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Medical Complications

Background:

  • Obesity is a global health crisis with high prevalence in Kuwait.
  • Intra-Gastric Balloons (IGB) are a common non-operative bariatric intervention.
  • Increasing IGB use correlates with reported life-threatening adverse outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate emerging complications of IGB, specifically pancreatitis.
  • To report a case series of patients experiencing pancreatitis after IGB insertion in Kuwait.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of five patients with IGB-induced pancreatitis was analyzed.
  • Included are three types of IGB: Orbera, Orbera365, and Spatz Adjustable Gastric.
  • Clinical courses and outcomes of balloon pancreatitis were described.

Main Results:

  • Patients presented with mild pancreatitis.
  • Removal of the IGB led to significant symptom improvement.
  • Pancreatitis pathogenesis may involve pancreatic compression by the IGB.

Conclusions:

  • Balloon pancreatitis, though rare, is a recognized complication of IGB insertion.
  • Further research is required to understand factors like balloon size, shape, volume, and placement for prevention.
  • Prompt recognition and management, including balloon removal, are crucial for patient recovery.