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Intragastric Balloons: Practical Considerations

D T H de Moura1, Sergio A Sánchez-Luna2, Adriana Fernandes Silva3

  • 1Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Division, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR), Hospital Vila Nova Star, R. Dr. Alceu de Campos Rodrigues, 126 - Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo, São Paulo 04544-000, Brazil; Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 255 Cerqueira César, 05403-000, Brazil.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
|September 14, 2024
PubMed

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Obesity is a growing global health crisis. This review explores the intragastric balloon (IGB) as an effective, minimally invasive option for long-term obesity management.

Area of Science:

  • Obesity Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Bariatric Surgery

Background:

  • Rising global obesity rates necessitate effective long-term management strategies.
  • Current treatments like diet, exercise, and medication offer limited sustained results.
  • Bariatric surgery is effective but inaccessible to many due to barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of intragastric balloons (IGB) in obesity management.
  • To examine the history and technological advancements of IGB devices.
  • To highlight IGB as a minimally invasive alternative to bariatric surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of intragastric balloon therapy.
  • Analysis of historical data and technological evolution of IGBs.
  • Discussion of IGBs as a treatment option for obesity.

Main Results:

  • Intragastric balloons (IGB) are an approved, minimally invasive obesity treatment.
  • IGBs offer a viable alternative for patients unable to undergo bariatric surgery.
  • Technological advancements have improved IGB efficacy and safety.

Conclusions:

  • Intragastric balloons play a significant role in current obesity management strategies.
  • IGBs provide a less invasive option for individuals seeking sustainable weight loss.
  • Further research into long-term outcomes and patient selection for IGBs is warranted.
Keywords:
BalloonEndoscopyIntragastric balloonObesity

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