Acute pancreatitis associated to an intragastric balloon: report of a case and literature review

  • Siomara Aransuzú Chávez Sánchez Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Peru. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0110-3023
  • Álvaro Bellido-Caparó Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Peru; Servicio de Gastroenterología, Clínica San Felipe. Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Peru. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7710-0662
  • Víctor Aguilar Sánchez Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Peru; Servicio de Gastroenterología, Clínica San Felipe. Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Peru. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5719-5369
  • Raúl De Los Ríos Senmache Servicio de Gastroenterología, Clínica San Felipe. Lima, Peru; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Peru. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8164-9976
Keywords: Acute Pancreatitis, Intragastric Balloon, Obesity

Abstract

Obesity is a pathology of importance worldwide because it leads to a high burden of mortality and morbidity. The intragastric balloon represents a non-surgical technique used more and more frequently to achieve weight loss. Although this is considered a safe method, some complications have been reported, from nausea and vomiting to serious adverse events, such as perforation. Acute pancreatitis is a very rare complication of the intragastric balloon, and its effect is attributed to the direct compression it exerts on the pancreas. We present the case of a 21-year-old female patient who, after 7 months of intragastric balloon placement, developed abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, associated with elevated pancreatic enzymes. A diagnosis of acute pancreatitis was made and compression of the tail of the pancreas was confirmed by tomographic study. It was decided to remove the balloon by endoscopy, which then progressed favorably.

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Published
2023-07-31
How to Cite
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Chávez Sánchez SA, Bellido-Caparó Álvaro, Aguilar Sánchez V, De Los Ríos Senmache R. Acute pancreatitis associated to an intragastric balloon: report of a case and literature review. Acta Med Peru [Internet]. 2023Jul.31 [cited 2024Oct.4];40(2). Available from: http://www.amp.cmp.org.pe/index.php/AMP/article/view/2557
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CASE REPORTS