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Abstract
Intragastric balloon placement is a non-invasive treatment for morbid obesity. We report a patient who illustrates incomplete bowel obstruction and pancreatitis following dislodgement of such a balloon. Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the balloon is an effective method of decompression.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 4086508
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Can Assoc Radiol ISSN: 0008-2902