Burst that Bubble. Gastric Perforation from an Ingested Intragastric Balloon: A Case Report

Introduction: More than 40% of Americans are considered obese, resulting in annual healthcare costs estimated at $173 billion. 1, 2 Various interventions exist to address obesity including lifestyle modification, medications, and several surgical options. A novel ingestible intragastric balloon that...

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Main Authors: Miriam Martinez, Khristopher Faiss, Neha Sehgal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2024-09-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1q19x44s
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