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[Intragastric balloon in bariatric surgery].

F Tosato1, L Carnevale, I Monsellato

  • 1Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Tecnologie Mediche Applicate, Italy.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|April 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The intragastric balloon (BIB) is an endoscopic device for temporary obesity treatment. It effectively aids weight loss and improves comorbidities in patients with high BMI.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Context:

  • Obesity is a global health crisis requiring effective management strategies.
  • Intragastric balloons offer a minimally invasive option for weight loss.
  • This study evaluates the use of BIB in a clinical setting.

Purpose:

  • To assess the efficacy and safety of the intragastric balloon (BIB) for temporary obesity treatment.
  • To analyze patient demographics, weight loss outcomes, and complication rates.

Summary:

  • 98 BIB devices were placed in 88 patients (average age 37.1 years, BMI 41.9) over two years.
  • The BIB is a silicone device filled with 500 cc of saline, retained for 6 months.
  • Complications included intolerance, reflux, device deflation, and meteorism.

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Impact:

  • BIB is an effective temporary procedure for significant weight loss.
  • It leads to short-term improvements in obesity-related comorbidities.
  • This supports BIB as a viable option in obesity management.