Int J Gastrointest Interv.
2025 Apr;14(2):85-87. 10.18528/ijgii250005.
Thinking outside the bubble: Endoscopic removal of an intra-gastric balloon without dedicated accessory equipment
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- 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
- KMID: 2567377
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.18528/ijgii250005
Abstract
- Intragastric balloons (IGBs) are increasingly used in endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBT) for obesity management. Typically, the IGB remains in situ for 6 months before removal. Dedicated accessories are usually employed for IGB extraction from the stomach. However, when these accessories are unavailable or when a patient presents to a gastroenterology service that does not offer EBT, IGB extraction can be challenging and may require improvisation. We describe a novel technique for IGB extraction that does not rely on dedicated accessories.
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