Gastric perforation in an obese patient with an intragastric balloon, following previous fundoplication

The Bioenterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB) has been a safe and effective method used in treatment of moderate obesity. Gastric perforation is a rare complication, and its possible sequelae are dangerous. A 52-year-old women (BMI 37 kg/m(2)), with hiatal hernia, moderate hypertension and dyspnea, 1 y...

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Published in:Obesity surgery 2003-08, Vol.13 (4), p.658-660
Main Authors: Giardiello, Cristiano, Cristiano, Stefano, Cerbone, Maria Rosaria, Troiano, Ersilia, Iodice, Giuseppe, Sarrantonio, Gennaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contraindications
Device Removal
Female
Fundoplication - adverse effects
Gastric Balloon - adverse effects
Health care
Humans
Middle Aged
Obesity, Morbid - diagnostic imaging
Obesity, Morbid - surgery
Radiography
Stomach - diagnostic imaging
Stomach - injuries
Stomach - surgery
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The Bioenterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB) has been a safe and effective method used in treatment of moderate obesity. Gastric perforation is a rare complication, and its possible sequelae are dangerous. A 52-year-old women (BMI 37 kg/m(2)), with hiatal hernia, moderate hypertension and dyspnea, 1 year ago underwent laparoscopic fundoplication. She now underwent positioning of a BIB filled with 500 cc of saline. After 8 days, 6 kg weight loss occurred and her clinical condition was satisfactory. On day 11, severe abdominal pain and vomiting occurred, which spontaneously regressed in the following 6-8 hours. Ultrasound confirmed the correct position of the BIB, and showed widespread abdominal meteorism. On day 18, acute abdomen with paralytic ileus occurred. On admission, CT scan documented hydropneumoperitonitis. At operation, a large perforation of the lesser curvature was found, with undigested food in the abdomen. She underwent peritoneal lavage, removal of the BIB, and suture of the gastric laceration. She was discharged in good condition after 11 days. According to our experience, fundoplication represents an absolute contraindication to positioning of a BIB.
ISSN:0960-8923
1708-0428
DOI:10.1381/096089203322190925