Hepatogastroenterology Unit, 2nd Department of Internal Medicine-Propaedeutic, Attikon University General Hospital, Medical School, University of Athens, Haidari, Greece.
Obes Facts. 2012;5(3):436-9. doi: 10.1159/000341134. Epub 2012 Jun 27.
Intragastric balloon (IGB) is often used to achieve short-term weight reduction in morbidly obese patients. It is placed endoscopically for a 6-month-period either in the pre-bariatric surgery setting and also in cases where no bariatric surgery is planned. Prolonged implantation may be accompanied by serious complications.
We herein report two cases of extraction of intact IGBs long time after their placement.
Although no adverse events were observed, adherence to manufacturers' recommendations is definitely suggested.
胃内球囊（IGB）常用于肥胖症患者的短期减重。它通过内镜放置，为期 6 个月，可用于术前准备和计划外的情况。长期植入可能会伴随严重并发症。
本文报告了两例 IGB 放置多年后完整取出的病例。
尽管未观察到不良事件，但强烈建议遵循制造商的建议。
