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Varicocele Secondary to Splenic Vein Compression by Intragastric Balloon

Published:2023-09 Issue:9 Volume:10 Page:e01155
ISSN:2326-3253
Container-title:ACG Case Reports Journal
language:en
Short-container-title:ACG Case Rep J

Author:

Alangari Abdulrahman¹²^ORCID,Alamri Musab³,Semaan Toufic²,Hafez Ihab²,Alruzug Ibrahim²

Affiliation:

1. Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2. Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

3. Department of Radiology, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

ABSTRACT 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.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Subject

General Medicine

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