Rare case of Intragastric Balloon Induced Acute Pancreatitis
Intragastric balloon (IGB) placement, a minimally invasive intervention for obesity, can lead to a range of complications from mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) to more severe and life-threatening conditions, including perforation, balloon migration, and pancreatitis. IGB-related pancreatitis is a rare complication, but it is being reported in the literature. This case report presents a rare cause of pancreatitis induced by IGB, with complete resolution achieved following balloon removal.
Authors
- Yana Cavanagh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0229-8982)
- Walid Baddoura
- Mina Fransawy Alkomos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7669-1173)
- Nagihan Orhun
- Islam Rajab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6539-0417)
Institutions
- St. Joseph’s University Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55729/2000-9666.1464
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00