Balloon was inserted without issue on (b)(6) 2016.On (b)(6) 2016, patient presented at implanting surgeon's office complaining of acute upper abdominal pain.Patient was admitted to hospital on (b)(6) 2016 for a diagnostic workup.White blood cell count was elevated (20,000).Diagnostic laparoscopy showed normal abdomen and no free fluid.Balloons were successfully removed endoscopically, laparoscope was reinserted into abdomen, blue saline solution was observed flowing down the anterior wall of the stomach, and a 5mm gastric perforation was noted on the anterior wall of the stomach.The perforation was immediately repaired.Patient was discharged from hospital on (b)(6) 2016 with no further sequelae reported.Surgeon suspects that 5mm gastric perforation occurred during endoscopic balloon removal.
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