Unusual cause of a perforated stomach.
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.
Roche-Nagle
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Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. grahamrochenagle@hotmail.com
Mulligan
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Connolly
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Lane
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D005260:Female; D015905:Gastric Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries*