title: Late Intragastric Balloon Induced Gastric Perforation.
abstract: Intragastric balloon (IGB) has been introduced in the 1980's for weight reduction. It can be classified into nonadjustable IGB, such as the BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB), or newer generation Spatz adjustable balloon system. Late IGB-induced gastric perforation is a rare major complication, presenting as acute abdominal pain weeks to months after its insertion. We herein present a 20-year-old patient, with gastric perforation occurring 10 months after Spatz IGB deployment. The patient underwent a successful endoscopic IGB retrieval and laparoscopic exploration with abdominal lavage. We also review the literature of late IGB-induced gastric perforation.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel. danitd.75@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Danit
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dayan
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: Boaz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sagie
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: Sigal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fishman
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D015905:Gastric Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery*; D010533:Peritoneal Lavage; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Gastric perforation; Intragastric balloon