Preoperative intragastric balloon in morbid obesity is unable to decrease early postoperative morbidity of bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass): a clinical assay
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07061-w
Abstract: Introduction There are few studies that investigate the usefulness of the preoperative intragastric balloon (IGB). This study will evaluate if pre-surgical weight loss with IGB reduces morbidity and mortality after surgery. Method Prospective randomised study… read more here.
Keywords: preoperative intragastric; surgery; intragastric balloon; balloon ... See more keywords
Safety and Efficacy of a New Swallowable Intragastric Balloon Not Needing Endoscopy: Early Italian Experience
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-017-2877-1
Abstract: PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new intragastric balloon (Elipse™ Balloon, Allurion Technologies, Natick, MA USA) not needing endoscopy.Materials and MethodsThe balloon was swallowed under fluoroscopy in… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy new; intragastric balloon; safety efficacy; needing endoscopy ... See more keywords
Displacement of the Intragastric Balloon from the Fundus to the Antrum Results in Enhanced Weight Loss
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-3168-1
Abstract: BackgroundThe BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon [BIB] is a reliable, non-invasive technique to manage obesity for subjects who refuse or are unsuitable for bariatric surgery. In a prior study, BIB placed in the antrum [A] was found… read more here.
Keywords: antrum; intragastric balloon; weight loss; displacement intragastric ... See more keywords
Improving Weight Loss by Combination of Two Temporary Antiobesity Treatments
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-3448-9
Abstract: BackgroundIt is generally accepted that the efficacy with an intragastric balloon decreases after the first 4 months of treatment. Aim of this study is to evaluate if the association of a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD)… read more here.
Keywords: low calorie; intragastric balloon; treatment; weight loss ... See more keywords
The Impact of Dietician Support and Behavioural Therapy in Addition to Concomitant Treatment with Intragastric Balloon in Obese Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-04228-1
Abstract: Introduction and Aims Patients treated with intragastric balloon (IGB) may benefit from treatment and follow-up by a multidisciplinary team, where the dietician is considered the only essential professional besides the endoscopist. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: impact dietician; igb situ; dcs; intragastric balloon ... See more keywords
Gastric perforation by intragastric balloon: Laparoscopic gastric wedge resection can be a strategy?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.005
Abstract: Highlights • Gastric perforation caused by intragastric balloon represents a rare but life-threatening complication.• There is a lack of information about perforation in the same day of surgery.• An endoscopic and laparoscopic approach with a… read more here.
Keywords: gastric wedge; perforation; intragastric balloon; gastric perforation ... See more keywords
BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB) versus Spatz Adjustable Balloon System (ABS): Our experience in the elderly.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.06.013
Abstract: The BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB) and the Spatz Adjustable Balloon System (ABS) are in fact recommended for weight reduction as a bridge to bariatric surgery. We retrospected studied patients with body mass index (BMI) and… read more here.
Keywords: bioenterics intragastric; intragastric balloon; spatz adjustable; adjustable balloon ... See more keywords
Migration of an intragastric balloon may necessitate enterotomy for extraction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2020.10.004
Abstract: Intragastric balloon (IGB) placement for the treatment of obesity is presented as a non-invasive and safe technique leading to significant weight loss. We report a case of an IGB migration that led to small bowel… read more here.
Keywords: balloon may; intragastric balloon; may necessitate; balloon ... See more keywords
Endoscopic management of small bowel obstruction caused by intragastric balloon using antegrade single-balloon enteroscopy.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1724-7016
Abstract: A 44-year old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus who underwent intragastric balloon (Spatz3) insertion 1 year ago presented with acute abdominal pain for 3 days. Abdominal examination showed mild tenderness at the epigastrium. Laboratory… read more here.
Keywords: small bowel; intragastric balloon; balloon; enteroscopy ... See more keywords
A new swallowable intragastric balloon (Elipse®). Coffee for everybody? The position of GETTEMO.
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DOI: 10.17235/reed.2017.5214/2017
Abstract: Recently, the Elipse® swallow balloon with spontaneous evacuation has been incorporated. GETTEMO wants to position defending innovations in endoscopic treatment of bariatric patients, including this new gastric balloon. Any bariatric endoscopic procedure must always be… read more here.
Keywords: balloon elipse; intragastric balloon; position; balloon ... See more keywords
Triple-sized intragastric balloon due to spontaneous hyperinflation.
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DOI: 10.17235/reed.2023.9702/2023
Abstract: A 38-year-old female with medical history of breast cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and obesity (body max index 55kg/m2), was admitted to the emergency room with complains of nausea and vomits. Three weeks prior to the… read more here.
Keywords: intragastric balloon; balloon; triple sized; balloon due ... See more keywords