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Obesity Surgery
Published in: Obesity Surgery 5/2013

01-05-2013 | Brief Communication

Swallowable Obalon® Gastric Balloons as an Aid for Weight Loss: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Authors: François Mion, Mostafa Ibrahim, Sophie Marjoux, Thierry Ponchon, Sonia Dugardeyn, Sabine Roman, Jacques Deviere

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 5/2013

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Abstract

The goal of this study was to evaluate the safety and the impact on weight loss of a new swallowable gastric balloon. In this prospective pilot study, 17 overweight or obese patients were included. Up to three balloons were ingested under fluoroscopic control. All balloons were removed by upper GI endoscopy, 12 weeks after the ingestion of the first balloon. 43 out of 44 attempts (98 %) to swallow a balloon were successful. Nausea and stomach pain were the most frequent side effects. Endoscopic procedures for balloon removal were uneventful. Weight loss was significant at weeks 4, 8, and 12. This pilot study showed no significant side effects induced by up to three balloons, and a significant weight loss.
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Metadata
Title
Swallowable Obalon® Gastric Balloons as an Aid for Weight Loss: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Authors
François Mion
Mostafa Ibrahim
Sophie Marjoux
Thierry Ponchon
Sonia Dugardeyn
Sabine Roman
Jacques Deviere
Publication date
01-05-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-013-0927-x

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