| Literature DB >> 14629881 |
G Roche-Nagle1, E Mulligan, E Connolly, B Lane.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14629881 PMCID: PMC1964426 DOI: 10.1308/003588403322520762
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN: 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891