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Abdulmajeed Ali Alkhathami1, Zuhair Babiker Ahmed2, Abdullah M Alkhushayl1
1College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|March 10, 2023
Summary
Intragastric balloons (IGB) aid weight loss but can cause pancreatitis. This case highlights potential pancreatic compression as a cause, urging increased physician awareness of this serious IGB complication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Bariatric Surgery
Background:
- Intragastric balloons (IGB) are a non-surgical obesity treatment.
- IGB use is associated with adverse effects, ranging from mild to severe.
- Pancreatitis is a rare but serious potential complication of IGB insertion.
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