Presentation
Vomiting and fever. Underwent bariatric balloon therapy two months earlier.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Intragastric balloon
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Intragastric balloon.
The balloon's position in the stomach can be inferred from the radiopaque marker; on the upright radiograph, an air-fluid level is apparent.
From the case:
Intragastric balloon
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Intragastric balloon measuring 11 x 8 x 11 cm in distal stomach.
No signs of gastric outlet obstruction and contrast material reaches rectum.
The spleen is enlarged.
Case Discussion
A normal example of a bariatric intragastric balloon.
Of note, air-filled intragastric balloons are even more readily visible than those filled with saline.