Exclusively endoscopic approach to treating gastric perforation caused by an intragastric balloon: case series and literature review.

Obesity is a serious disease, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Intragastric balloons (IGBs) have been in use since the 1980s. After the insertion of an IGB, complications such as migration of the device and even severe gastric perforation can occur, requiring laparoscopic surgery.