Case report: Loss greater than 30% of total bodyweight with the use of an intragastric balloon

Background: The primary endoscopic treatment for obesity is indicated for patients with overweight and mild obesity. The intragastric balloon is the most used endoscopic method due to its good result in this group of patients associated with low morbidity and mortality.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Eduardo E Grecco, Manoel Galv ão Neto, Thiago Souza, Luiz Gustavo Quadros, Luana Baldim, Calisto Paschoa Filho Source Type: research