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Endoscopia

On-line version ISSN 2444-6483Print version ISSN 0188-9893

Abstract

ROMANO-MUNIVE, Adriana F.. Allurion balloon: early withdrawal by endoscopy. Endoscopia [online]. 2022, vol.34, n.3, pp.94-96.  Epub May 08, 2023. ISSN 2444-6483.  https://doi.org/10.24875/end.23000006.

Introduction:

Allurion gastric balloon does not require endoscopy for placement or removal; however, up to 2.9% of patients do not tolerate it, so early endoscopic removal is required.

Objective:

To know the complications associated with this balloon and endoscopic technique for its removal.

Clinical case:

44-year-old female with overweight and chronic constipation. Allurion gastric balloon was placed, but the patient presented nausea and epigastric abdominal pain, received treatment, without improvement, hence the balloon was removed 2 weeks later.

Conclusions:

Allurion gastric balloon requires endoscopy to resolve most of its complications, so the endoscopist must be familiar with its removal technique.

Keywords : Overweight; Obesity; Gastric balloon; Ellipse balloon; Complications.

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