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Review
. 2021 Apr;101(2):355-371.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2020.12.009.

Endoscopic Balloon Therapy

Michael J Klingler  1 , Matthew Kroh  2
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Review

Endoscopic Balloon Therapy

Michael J Klingler et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

Intragastric balloon therapy is an endoluminal treatment of obesity that is indicated for patients with moderate obesity (body mass index, 30-35 kg/m2) who have failed to lose weight with lifestyle and medical management. Treatment duration ranges from 4 to 12 months, and percent total body weight loss ranges from 6% to 15% at the time of balloon removal. Adverse events, such as bowel obstruction or gastric perforation, are rare, and early balloon removal because of intolerance is the most common complication. Long-term data are lacking, although weight regain after balloon removal seems to be common.

Keywords: Endoluminal bariatrics; Endoscopic bariatrics; Intragastric balloon.

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