A catheter‐based bariatric procedure: Wishful thinking or an intriguing concept

Abstract

Key Points Left gastric artery embolization acutely lowers ghrelin levels and is associated with modest weight loss sustainable for 1 year in morbidly obese patients. The procedure is relative quick, free of access complications when done via the radial artery, but long‐term sequelae and the durability of ischemic injury to the fundus of the stomach is uncertain. Present reports provide pilot and proof‐of‐concept data that should fashion further study, but application to routine practice today is premature.