title: Migration of an intragastric balloon: A case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Intragastric balloons are a non-surgical treatment method for obesity.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a 28year old Kuwaiti women presented with vomiting and epigastric pain two years following insertion of a intra gastric balloon. The women was diagnosed as a case of intestinal obstruction secondary to intragastric balloon migration.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Most intragastric balloons, should be removed in 6 months, to prevent complications. In our case, failure to follow up and remove the intragastric balloons in time led to bowel obstruction secondary to balloon migration.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We report a rare complication of the BioEnterics intragastric balloon. Adherence to manufacturer and physician recommendations may prevent serious complications of intra gastric balloon insertion.
authors: Department of Surgery, Al Adan Hospital, Kuwait.
authors: Nael M
authors: NM
authors: Al Shammari
authors: Department of Surgery, Al Adan Hospital, Kuwait.
authors: Abdulaziz S
authors: AS
authors: Alshammari
authors: Department of Surgery, Al Adan Hospital, Kuwait.
authors: Mohammad A
authors: MA
authors: Alkandari
authors: Department of Surgery, Al Adan Hospital, Kuwait. Electronic address: a7medo@gmail.com.
authors: Ahmad J
authors: AJ
authors: Abdulsalam
keywords: Bariatric; Case report; Complication; Intragastric balloon; Obesity; Weight loss