Varicocele Secondary to Splenic Vein Compression by Intragastric Balloon.
intragastric balloon
spleen stiffness
vein compression
Journal
ACG case reports journal
ISSN: 2326-3253
Titre abrégé: ACG Case Rep J
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101638398
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Historique:
received:
25
07
2023
accepted:
18
08
2023
medline:
22
9
2023
pubmed:
22
9
2023
entrez:
22
9
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Intragastric balloons (IGBs) are commonly used for weight loss by mechanically distending the stomach. We present a case of a 35-year-old man who developed a left-sided varicocele 1 week after IGB insertion. Imaging revealed splenic vein compression and possible thrombosis. Urgent removal of the balloon was performed. After 1 week from removal, the patient showed significant improvement, with complete splenic vein recanalization. This case highlights the importance of early recognition of a rare complication of IGBs to avoid severe outcomes. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case linking IGBs to splenic vein compression and varicocele.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37736357
doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001155
pii: ACGCR-23-0602
pmc: PMC10511032
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e01155Informations de copyright
© 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American College of Gastroenterology.
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