Peritonitis following a bariatric procedure in a young woman. (14th February 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baigel, R; Rashid, F; Shrestha, D; Ravichandran, D
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-02-14
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.12.2010.3602
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A 22-year-old woman presented with generalised peritonitis from a gastric perforation due to erosion by an intragastric balloon inserted abroad 22 months previously in an attempt to help her lose weight. These balloons are of uncertain long-term benefit in obesity and should be removed after 6 months to avoid complications. This did not happen in this case; thus, leading to this life-threatening complication, which was treated with the removal of the balloon and omental patch repair of the perforation.