Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity (2 of 13)

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Case description

Intragastric balloon: a temporary treatment for obesity The upper gastrointestinal tract is visualized immediately prior to insertion of the balloon. The diagnostic endoscopy is performed to define anatomy and to exclude concomitant disease which could preclude the safe and effective use of the device. If the stomach is healthy the balloon is introduced into the stomach. Unlike liquid filled balloons the air filled balloon is very light weighing less than 30g. It will help to tolerate the device much better than traditional liquid filled balloons.

tags: IGB Obesity

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