An Improved Intragastric Balloon Procedure Using a New Balloon: Preliminary Analysis of Safety and Efficiency

Carvalho, Gustavo; Barros, Cesar Borges; Okazaki, Masaichi; Novaes, Moacir; Albuquerque, Pedro C.; Almeida, Nuno; Wakiyama, Chika; Vilaça, Thiago; Silva, José Sergio N.; Coelho, Rapahel M.

doi:10.1007/s11695-008-9592-x

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“…According to the authors of the study (48), complications resulted from balloon rupture, which could easily be prevented by improvements in design and the use of alternative materials. In another study (49), a new silimed gastric balloon (SGB) with a modified technique of insertion and removal, was used to improve safety and to fasten the procedure. The balloon is delicately rolled up inside a thin silicone sheath and is inserted endoscopically in the stomach.…”

Section: Semistationary Antral Balloon Silimed Gastric Balloonmentioning

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Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity

Świdnicka-Siergiejko

Wróblewski

Dąbrowski

2011

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology

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“…Procedure-related complications were not observed; however, early removal was required in 21% of cases. Preliminary data suggest that SGB is a safe and effective alternative method of obesity treatment in patients with the appropriate indications (49).…”

Section: Semistationary Antral Balloon Silimed Gastric Balloonmentioning

confidence: 99%

Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity

Świdnicka-Siergiejko

Wróblewski

Dąbrowski

2011

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology

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“…Recently, a series of technical improvements in the intragastric balloon procedure using a new balloon—SGB—was proposed, and encouraging preliminary results of safety and efficiency in obese patients were obtained [5]. Based on this initial success, the objective of the present study was to use the new SGB technique in the weight-loss treatment of pre-obese patients.…”

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The Use of an Improved Intragastric Balloon Technique to Reduce Weight in Pre-obese Patients—Preliminary Results

Carvalho

Barros²,

Moraes

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BackgroundIn this study, a new safer and faster intragastric balloon procedure was also employed to treat pre-obese patients (body mass index (BMI) < 30).MethodsFrom June 2006 to June 2009, 20 such patients were submitted to the Silimed Gastric Balloon treatment, as a part of a multidisciplinary program involving clinical, psychological, and behavioral approaches. For the 16 patients who had completed the 5–6-month treatment, the initial mean weight and mean BMI were 74 kg and 27.5 kg/m2, respectively.ResultsAfter the treatment, the mean weight and BMI values decreased significantly to 65.9 kg and 24.5 kg/m2, respectively. There were only minor complications—nausea and vomiting—with the exception of two cases of spontaneous deflation of the devices which were successfully removed by gastric endoscopy.ConclusionsThus, preliminary data suggest that this new intragastric balloon procedure might also be a safe and effective treatment for weight loss in pre-obese patients.

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“…18 Newer designs have been proposed, allowing placement under direct visualization into the gastric fundus by pulling the balloon alongside the gastroscope by using a polypectomy snare. 19 However, the durability of intragastric balloon therapy is limited because the device is typically removed after 6 months, returning the patient to his or her baseline anatomy. Still, these have been used successfully as a precursor to more definitive bariatric intervention in thousands of patients.…”

Section: Intragastric Balloonmentioning

confidence: 99%