Sa1970 DOES THE INTRA-GASTRIC BALLOON INCREASE REFLUX DESPITE WEIGHT LOSS?

Obesity is a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Studies have demonstrated an improvement in GERD symptoms with weight loss. The intra-gastric balloon (IGB) is approved for weight loss in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-40 kg/m2. GERD can occur after Intra-gastric balloon (IGB) placement. Even though patients complain of worsening GERD symptoms and esophagitis has been documented after IGB insertion, its effect on the demeester score, upper and lower esophageal sphincter pressure is unknown.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - May 31, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sergio A. Barrichello, Dilhana Badurdeen, Abdellah Hedjoudje, Lea Fayad, Manoel Galvao Neto, Andre Veinert, Eduardo Grecco, Thiago F. Souza, Cem Simsek, Mouen A. Khashab, Anthony N. Kalloo, Vivek Kumbhari Tags: Saturday abstract Source Type: research