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Intra-gastric balloons - The past, present and future
Eisa Lari1, Waleed Burhamah1, Ali Lari1
1General Surgery Department, Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|March 5, 2021
Summary
Intragastric balloons offer a safe and effective method for obesity management by promoting satiety. Further research is needed to understand the long-term safety and efficacy of various balloon types.
Area of Science:
- Metabolic disorders
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Obesity is a complex metabolic disease linked to significant morbidity and mortality.
- Various treatments exist, including lifestyle changes, pharmacotherapy, and surgery.
- Intragastric balloons are space-occupying devices used for obesity management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review intragastric balloons for obesity treatment.
- To evaluate their efficacy, safety, limitations, and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of intragastric balloon therapies.
- Analysis of existing data on safety and efficacy.
- Discussion of current limitations and future research avenues.
Main Results:
- Intragastric balloons increase satiety via mechanical and neuroendocrine effects.
- They are generally safe and easy to administer.
- Long-term data on different balloon types is limited.
Conclusions:
- Intragastric balloons are a viable option for obesity management.
- Further long-term studies are required to fully assess safety and efficacy.
- Future research should focus on optimizing balloon therapies.
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