Spontaneous Intragastric Balloon Hyperinflation: Two Cases and Outcomes

Obes Surg. 2024 Aug;34(8):3087-3090. doi: 10.1007/s11695-024-07332-z. Epub 2024 Jun 15.

Abstract

Endoscopic bariatric therapies can provide treatment options for obesity in non-surgical candidates, as a part of combination or serial treatment plans, and for the reduction of obesity-related comorbidities. Several complications of intragastric balloons have been documented, but spontaneous hyperinflation is a risk that has not been well reported previously. We describe two cases of spontaneous intragastric balloon hyperinflation and their outcomes.

Keywords: Gastric balloons; Gastric outlet obstruction; Gastroenterology; Hyperinflation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gastric Balloon* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid* / complications
  • Obesity, Morbid* / physiopathology
  • Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Loss