Intragastric balloons for treatment of obesity
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32016000773
English
Authors' recommendations:
Purpose of Technology: Intragastric balloons (IGBs) are acid-resistant balloons that are inserted into the stomach via an endoscope and expanded with saline or air. These space-occupying devices promote weight loss by creating a feeling of fullness, which can lead to reduced consumption of food. The devices are intended as an adjunct to diet, exercise, and behavioral counseling for the treatment of obesity.
Relevant Questions: Do endoscopically placed IGBs, along with standard measures of dietary modifications and exercise, more effectively promote weight loss in obese patients compared with standard measures alone? Are IGBs safe? Do air- and saline-filled IGBs differ with regard to effectiveness and safety? Have definitive patient selection criteria been established for IGB use in the treatment of obesity?
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=40066
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Gastric Balloon
- Obesity
- Weight Loss
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2014 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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