Publications by authors named "Lore Biliauws"
BMJ Case Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The intragastric balloon (IGB) is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure, but it can lead to severe complications if not properly monitored.
- A patient in her 40s experienced life-threatening septic shock due to bowel obstruction caused by a deflated balloon after missing the recommended 6-month removal period.
- As a result of the complications, the patient underwent multiple surgeries and now lives with short bowel syndrome, requiring intensive nutritional support.
