Displacement of the Intragastric Balloon from the Fundus to the Antrum Results in Enhanced Weight Loss
ConclusionThe position of the BIB affects its effectiveness: better results when antrum is involved. This observation seems to give a great perspective to newly established gastric space-occupying devices, which aim to have a compartment constantly present in the antrum. However, further studies have to be performed in order to validate the results and more importantly to clarify the mechanisms implied.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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