Holland S, Bach D, Duff J
J Can Assoc Radiol. 1985 Dec;36(4):347-9.
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.