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Varicocele Secondary to Splenic Vein Compression by Intragastric Balloon
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 bal...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10511032/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37736357 http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001155 |