Rare case of Intragastric Balloon Induced Acute Pancreatitis

Authors

Islam Rajab, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USFollow
Nagihan Orhun, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, US
Mina Fransawy Alkomos, Department of Gastroenterology, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, US
Yana Cavanagh, Department of Gastroenterology, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, US
Walid Baddoura, Department of Gastroenterology, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, US

Abstract

Intragastric balloon (IGB) placement, a minimally invasive intervention for obesity, can lead to a range of complications from mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) to more severe and life-threatening conditions, including perforation, balloon migration, and pancreatitis. IGB-related pancreatitis is a rare complication, but it is being reported in the literature. This case report presents a rare cause of pancreatitis induced by IGB, with complete resolution achieved following balloon removal.

Recommended Citation

Rajab, Islam; Orhun, Nagihan; Alkomos, Mina Fransawy; Cavanagh, Yana; and Baddoura, Walid (2025) "Rare case of Intragastric Balloon Induced Acute Pancreatitis," Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 15: Iss. 2, Article 10.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1464
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol15/iss2/10