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Seong Ji Choi1, Hyuk Soon Choi1
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastrointestinal Medical Instrument Research, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Clinical Endoscopy
|September 28, 2018
Summary
Intragastric balloons offer a safe bariatric therapy option for obesity. This review examines current and investigational devices, highlighting areas for future research to improve long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric therapy
- Medical devices
- Obesity management
Background:
- Obesity is a rapidly growing chronic disease with significant health implications.
- Bariatric therapy is crucial for managing obesity, with various treatment methods available.
- Intragastric balloons, introduced in the 1980s, are a recognized safe and effective bariatric treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and investigational intragastric balloon devices for obesity.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of intragastric balloon therapy.
- To identify future research directions for improving intragastric balloon treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of intragastric balloon products.
- Focus on devices currently under clinical investigation.
- Analysis of safety, efficacy, and complications.
Main Results:
- Intragastric balloons are a widely used clinical treatment for obesity.
- Existing products have limitations, including unclear long-term weight loss and insertion/removal complications.
- Several new intragastric balloon devices are under clinical investigation.
Conclusions:
- Intragastric balloons represent a valuable tool in obesity management.
- Further research is needed to address the limitations of current devices.
- Investigational balloons may offer improved long-term efficacy and safety profiles.
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