IGB
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
Endoscopic View of Intragastric Balloon Is a balloon with a triple shell of air molded silicone and both have polymerized interiors totally biocompatible, that permits a better homogeneity with its...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
IGB Therapy The inflated IGB stays in the stomach for a maximum of 6 months during which time patients are followed carefully by our medical specialists. In rare circumstances the IGB may have to...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
Upper Endoscopy Image Showing The Intragastric Balloon Candidates for IGB Patients with moderate obesity (BMI 30 40) which places them at serious medical risk. Patients with severe obesity (BMI >40)...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
Intragastric balloons are a temporary non-surgical obesity treatment that induces short-term weight loss by partially filling the stomach to achieve satiety and reduce food intake. Obesity is a chronic...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
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...
Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity...
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...
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