Small Bowel Obstruction due to Migrated Intragastric Balloon: A Case Report and Literature Review. (30th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tan, Min Yien; Fok, Kar Yin; Nguyen, Huong; Edirimanne, Senarath; Devadas, Michael
• Other Names: Rangarajan Muthukumaran Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-30
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/1440441
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . With the rising rate of obesity world-wide, there are increasing weight loss options including operative and non-operative techniques. Endoscopic intragastric balloons (IGB) have gained popularity since its inception three decades ago and is viewed as a less invasive alternative to bariatric surgery. However, complications, though rare and probably under-reported, can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Case Presentation . We present the case of a 44-year-old woman who presented with a two-day history of upper abdominal pain, nausea, and obstipation, on the background of a Spatz3™ Balloon (Spatz FGIA, Great Neck, NY, USA) endoscopically placed seven months prior. Computed tomography scan confirmed small bowel obstruction due to a migrated IGB, requiring laparotomy and enterotomy for retrieval. Conclusion . With the development of new types of IGB and increasing usage, it is important to monitor for issues and complications.