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The entrapped intestinal balloon: deflation by hyperbaric therapy.

R G Kulak, B Friedman, I M Gelernt

    Annals of Surgery
    |March 1, 1978
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    Hyperbaric therapy successfully deflated entrapped intestinal tube balloons in four patients. This non-invasive approach allowed safe removal, avoiding risky surgical interventions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Medical Devices
    • Hyperbaric Medicine

    Background:

    • Intestinal tube balloons can become entrapped and distended, posing a clinical challenge.
    • Traditional methods for managing entrapped balloons include forceful extubation or surgical intervention (laparotomy and enterotomy), which carry significant risks.

    Observation:

    • Four cases of entrapped, distended intestinal tube balloons were reported.
    • Hyperbaric therapy was administered at pressures ranging from four to five atmospheres absolute.

    Findings:

    • Hyperbaric therapy effectively reduced the volume and diameter of the entrapped balloons in all four patients.
    • The reduction in balloon size facilitated easy and safe extubation.

    Implications:

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    • Hyperbaric therapy presents a viable, non-invasive alternative for managing entrapped intestinal tube balloons.
    • This method avoids the complications and risks associated with traumatic extubation or surgical procedures.