IGB
Migration Of Intragastric Balloon
To avoids the balloon migration the removal should be before of 7 months of been implanted. This type of balloon is well safe but since we had commented previously does not have to remain in place...
Balloon Removal (14 of 14)
The Balloon successful extracted In the present example of this endoscopic sequence it is appraised the extraction of this balloon that is deteriorated and the comparison with previous sequence that...
Balloon Removal (10 of 14)
In some times when the balloon is difficult to be removed from the oropharynx, the balloon that is in the tip of the endotraqueal tube could be deflated for a short time but be careful that oropharynx...
Balloon Removal (9 of 14)
The end of the balloon is in the oropharynx, endotraqueal tube is observed, from the balloon emerges, a red liquid which comes within the balloon, since in some times liquids and rest of foods have...
Balloon Removal (8 of 14)
The Balloon is in the upper third of the esophagus, where some times it is difficult to extract it, as is in the case presented.
Balloon Removal (6 of 14)
One of the most important step, is to pass the balloon through the cardias, here it is necessary to have something of patience and the traction has to be maintained. like “Fishing a Fish”
Balloon Removal (5 of 14)
We initiate the extraction with this special instrument, never try to extract it with different forceps because is useless.
Balloon Removal (3 of 14)
More perforation are being performed with the catheter to extract the air. The balloon being punctured and deflated. Once the balloon is deflated is grasped and removed.
Balloon Removal (2 of 14)
The present example in this endoscopic sequence it is appraised the extraction of this balloon that is deteriorated and the comparison with previous endoscopic sequence that is almost intact globe...
Balloon Removal (1 of 14)
The air filled balloon that is the one that we used, This made up of three layers the external one is of silicone and two internal are made of polyurethane, which are quite resistant to gastric acids....