Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity (1 of 13)

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Case description

This procedure is totally ambulatory and does not require surgery. Placement of IGB is carried out in an Endoscopy Suite. Intravenous conscious sedation is administered and the throat is sprayed with local anesthetic. Endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract is performed. The scope is then withdrawn. The IGB in its collapsed state is attached to an introducer tube. This ensemble is introduced into the stomach via the mouth. Once it is in the correct position the IGB is inflated with air and the introducer tube detached and removed. The entire procedure takes about 15 or 20 minutes. Patients are carefully monitored during the endoscopic procedure and during recovery until they are fully alert. Like other weight loss surgeries, the balloon is a tool and works best when it is properly, following a low calorie diet.

tags: Obesity endoscopy IGB

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