Intragastric balloon insertion and pancreatitis: Case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity is a complex multifactorial disease that affects populations worldwide. In Kuwait, the prevalence of obesity is a major public health problem. Intra-Gastric Balloon (IGB) is commonly used as a non-operative strategy among bariatric patients. However, with the increasing use of IGB, life-threatening adverse outcomes are widely reported.

Presentation of cases

A case series five patients presenting with pancreatitis from IGB in Kuwait is reported to better investigate the emerging complications of IGB. Three types of IGB were inserted, these include the Orbera Intragastric Balloon System, Orbera365 Intragastric Balloon System, and the Spatz Adjustable Gastric. The clinical course of balloon pancreatitis is described.

Discussion

The case series examin

SUBMITTER: Alqabandi O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7486575 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature