Intragastric balloon

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of gastric balloon insertion

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is an air-filled gastric balloon in situ within the left upper abdomen, in the expected position of the stomach. No pneumoperitoneum. Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of an air-filled gastric balloon.

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