Endoscopic Balloon Removal (1 of 9)

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Gastroenterology

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The balloon is safely removed under exact endoscopic control after 6 months, we advise to be removed no more than 7 months due to a fact that the material that has been manufactured lost consistency because of the gastric acid and become hard. The more time let in placed the more hard to removal. The maximum time a balloon can be left in place is 7 months, after which it must be removed The Extraction of the Globe must be carried out in the operation room with Endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia. Endoscopist are sometimes unfamiliar with methods of removing these endoscopically placed gastric balloons Physicians who are skilled in performing gastroscopy for obese patients require additional training before they can perform balloon placement and remova

tags: IGB endoscopy removal INTUBATION

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