IGB
Endoscopic Balloon Removal (3 of 9)
The globe is deflated using a deflation needle which is used to perforate the Intra gastric globe in the stomach and to remove all the air from the globe via aspiration. In this video clip it observed...
Endoscopic Balloon Removal (2 of 9)
A special needle is inserted though the endoscope to deflate the IGB. Once it is fully deflated it is grasped with specially designed forceps and removed via the mouth. The balloon is punctured using...
Endoscopic Balloon Removal (1 of 9)
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...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
The balloon is place immediately after the GE junction. The advantage to this balloon is that it positions itself to the top of the stomach, where there are receptors that give a sensation of being...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
Moderate weight loss may be achieved if patients adhere to a weight-reduction program. Weight gain can recur when the balloon is removed after six months therefore the patient should be following...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are common, particularly in the first week after balloon implantation. Lifestyle intervention, including a combination of low-calorie diet, behavioural modification,and...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
Endoscopic View of Intragastric Balloon The intragastric balloon may be useful when obesity is not severe enough to justify bariatric surgery, or when patients refuse surgery. The intragastric balloon...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
The Intragastric Balloon is indicated for use for up to six months in patients with a BMI from 30 kg/m2 to 40 kg/m2, who have significant obesity-related health risks. It is also indicated for use...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
Endoscopic Image of Intragastric Balloon It is important to understand that the IGB is an aid to weight loss and must be used in conjunction with a prescribed diet and behaviour modification program....