title: Unusual cause of a perforated stomach.
abstract: A case of gastric perforation 2 months following insertion of a gastric balloon is reported. The literature is reviewed regarding the complications and success rates inherent in such balloon devices. This is the first case report of an intra-gastric balloon causing gastric perforation.
authors: Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. grahamrochenagle@hotmail.com
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Roche-Nagle
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Mulligan
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Connolly
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Lane
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D015905:Gastric Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries*