title: Acute pancreatitis caused by intragastric balloon: A case report.
abstract: Obesity represents a global hazard that predisposes to many serious health problems. Various solutions have been proposed to overcome obesity ranging from dietary balance to bariatric surgery. Intragastric balloons are a widely used measure to decrease weight, although they are advocated as safe devices, some major complications have been reported. We report a case of acute pancreatitis after insertion of a gastric balloon for weight reduction. Abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting maybe due to acute pancreatitis caused by compression of the pancreas by the balloon. It is advisable that physicians recognise these complications early to avoid serious and severe end-results.
authors.affiliation: Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Beirut, Lebanon. Electronic address: iyadissa71@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Iyad
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Issa
authors.affiliation: Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Alaa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Taha
authors.affiliation: Middle East Institute of Health, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Bsalim, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Cecilio
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Azar
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015905:Gastric Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009325:Nausea / Q000209:etiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D011312:Pressure; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology
keywords: Intragastric balloon; Obesity; Pancreatitis; Weight loss