Migration of an intragastric balloon may necessitate enterotomy for extraction

D Djelil; L Taihi; P Cattan

doi:10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2020.10.004

Migration of an intragastric balloon may necessitate enterotomy for extraction

J Visc Surg. 2021 Apr;158(2):185-186. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2020.10.004. Epub 2020 Nov 6.

Authors

D Djelil¹, L Taihi², P Cattan³

Affiliations

¹ Visceral, oncologic and endocrine surgery department, Saint-Louis Lariboisière hospital center, AP-HP, 75010 Paris, France. Electronic address: dahbia.djelil@aphp.fr.
² Osteoarticular imaging service, Lariboisière hospital, AP-HP, 2, rue Ambroise-Paré, 75010 Paris, France.
³ Visceral, oncologic and endocrine surgery department, Saint-Louis Lariboisière hospital center, AP-HP, 75010 Paris, France.

PMID: 33168475
DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2020.10.004

Abstract

Intragastric balloon (IGB) placement for the treatment of obesity is presented as a non-invasive and safe technique leading to significant weight loss. We report a case of an IGB migration that led to small bowel occlusion. Radiological analysis confirmed impaction at 250cm from the angle of Treitz. Enterotomy was necessary to treat the occlusion.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Intragastric balloon; Small bowel obstruction.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Digestive System Surgical Procedures*
Gastric Balloon* / adverse effects
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction*
Obesity
Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
Weight Loss