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Buried Balloon Syndrome After Percutaneous Radiologic Gastrostomy: Two Case Reports and a Literature Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Buried balloon syndrome is a rare condition in which a balloon-retained gastrostomy catheter becomes embedded within the gastric or abdominal wall, potentially leading to catheter dysfunction, leakage, local infection, or even peritonitis. Despite its clinical significance, this complication remains under-recognized and has been reported only in anecdotal case studies. In Korea, the shift from pigtail-retained to balloon-retained catheters for percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy has increased awareness of this uncommon adverse event. This report presents two cases of buried balloon syndrome following percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy and outlines their clinical features, imaging findings, and management approaches. Given the potential for serious consequences if unrecognized, increased awareness of this condition among healthcare providers-particularly interventional radiologists-is essential.

Source: Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology

DOI: 10.3348/jksr.2025.0042

Authors: Ik-Tae Kwon, Hyoung Nam Lee, Youngjong Cho, Seung Soo Kim, Chan Ho Park, Hyerim Park

Institutions: Soonchunhyang University, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Cheonan, University of Ulsan, Gangneung Asan Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Soonchunhyang University