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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… Click to show full 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:
balloon may;
intragastric balloon;
may necessitate;
balloon;
migration intragastric
Journal Title: Journal of visceral surgery
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Journal of visceral surgery
Year Published: 2020
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