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A NOVEL METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF A PARTIALLY DEFLATED INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON

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This video transcript describes a novel technique for removing a partially deflated intragastric balloon. A 55-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and blue-colored urine, revealing a history of intragastric balloon placement. Abdominal x-rays and CT scans showed a ruptured balloon in the stomach without bowel perforation or obstruction. Traditional drainage tools were challenging to use due to the balloon's condition, so disposable endoscopic scissors were employed to open the balloon wall and facilitate complete drainage. An endoscopic retractor was then inserted to grasp and remove the deflated balloon. The technique proved successful without any complications. This method can be considered for cases where conventional removal or complete drainage of the balloon is difficult. The study was conducted by Amrit Kamboj, Dr. Andrew Storm, and Dr. Nayanthara Koyeloprabhu.

Keywords

intragastric balloon removal

novel technique

abdominal pain

endoscopic scissors

complete drainage