Changes In Gastric Emptying With The Spatz3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon Are Associated With Increased Weight Loss: A Prospective Study

Background: Intragastric balloons (IGBs) promote weight loss through complex changes in gastrointestinal physiology such as gastric emptying (GE). Adjustable IGBs are unique as they can be volume-adjusted for intolerance or inadequate weight loss.Our major aim was to investigate the effects of the adjustable IGB (Spatz 3) upward volume adjustment on gastric emptying and weight loss
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research