The safety and efficacy of procedureless gastric balloon: a study examining the effect of elipse intragastric balloon safety, short and medium term effects on weight loss …
Abstract Introduction The Ellipse intragastric balloon (EIGB) is a new swallowable balloon
that does not require endoscopy at insertion or removal. The aim of this study is to …
that does not require endoscopy at insertion or removal. The aim of this study is to …
Intragastric balloon: a retrospective evaluation of 5874 patients on tolerance, complications, and efficacy in different degrees of overweight
RJ Fittipaldi-Fernandez, IJ Zotarelli-Filho, CF Diestel… - Obesity surgery, 2020 - Springer
Background Endoscopic methods, especially the intragastric balloon (IGB), have been
shown to be effective for the treatment of excess weight. This study aimed to assess the …
shown to be effective for the treatment of excess weight. This study aimed to assess the …
Effectiveness of intra-gastric balloon as a bridge to definitive surgery in the super obese
W Ball, SS Raza, J Loy, M Riera, J Pattar, S Adjepong… - Obesity Surgery, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background British National guidelines (NICE) recommend bariatric surgery for
patients with a body mass index (BMI)> 40 kg/m2, or BMI> 35 kg/m2 with any comorbidities …
patients with a body mass index (BMI)> 40 kg/m2, or BMI> 35 kg/m2 with any comorbidities …
Outcomes following serial intragastric balloon therapy for obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a single centre
V Nguyen, J Li, J Gan, P Cordero, S Ray… - Canadian Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background. The incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) continues to parallel
the rise in obesity rates. Endobariatric devices such as the intragastric balloon (IGB) may …
the rise in obesity rates. Endobariatric devices such as the intragastric balloon (IGB) may …
[HTML][HTML] The evolution and current state of bariatric endoscopy in Western countries
MV Matteo, V Bove, V Pontecorvi, L Gualtieri… - Clinical Endoscopy, 2024 - e-ce.org
With the alarmingly increasing prevalence of obesity in the Western world, it has become
necessary to provide more acceptable treatment options for patients with obesity. Minimally …
necessary to provide more acceptable treatment options for patients with obesity. Minimally …
Adherence to healthy lifestyle habits is a determinant of the effectiveness of weight loss among patients undergoing endoscopic bariatric therapies
G Miranda-Peñarroya, MF Zerón-Rugerio… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBTs) are promising strategies for the treatment of obesity.
However, there is still great variability in its effectiveness in weight loss. Thus, we …
However, there is still great variability in its effectiveness in weight loss. Thus, we …
Changes in body adiposity, dietary intake, physical activity and quality of life of obese individuals submitted to intragastric balloon therapy for 6 months
MR Guedes, RJ Fittipaldi-Fernandez, CF Diestel… - Obesity surgery, 2019 - Springer
Background Obesity is an important risk factor for several chronic diseases and also is
associated with worse quality of life. Intragastric balloon (IGB) is an effective method for …
associated with worse quality of life. Intragastric balloon (IGB) is an effective method for …
[HTML][HTML] Laparoscopic management of a small bowel obstruction secondary to Elipse intragastric balloon migration: a case report
S Al-Subaie, H Al-Barjas, S Al-Sabah, S Al-Helal… - International journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction The Elipse™ intragastric balloon (IGB) for weight loss is a swallowable
capsule that is filled with 550 mL of fluid and resides in the stomach for four months before …
capsule that is filled with 550 mL of fluid and resides in the stomach for four months before …
Intragastric Balloons: Practical Considerations
DTH de Moura, SA Sánchez-Luna… - Gastrointestinal …, 2024 - giendo.theclinics.com
Treatment options include dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, anti-obesity medications,
and endoscopic and surgical therapies. While these interventions show short-term …
and endoscopic and surgical therapies. While these interventions show short-term …
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy–European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on primary endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies …
This joint ASGE-ESGE guideline provides an evidence-based summary and
recommendations regarding the role of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies …
recommendations regarding the role of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies …