Does the intragastric balloon have a predictive role in subsequent LAP-BAND® surgery? Italian multicenter study results at 5-year follow-up
Abstract Background The intragastric balloon has been reported to be a safe and effective tool for temporary weight loss. The aim of this study is the evaluation of the possible predictive role of intragastric balloon when used before laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Methods A longitudinal m...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Surgery for obesity and related diseases 2014-05, Vol.10 (3), p.474-478 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Abstract Background The intragastric balloon has been reported to be a safe and effective tool for temporary weight loss. The aim of this study is the evaluation of the possible predictive role of intragastric balloon when used before laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Methods A longitudinal multicenter study was conducted in patients with body mass index (BMI)>35 kg/m2 who underwent gastric banding with the BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB). After balloon removal (6 mo), patients were allocated into 2 group according to their percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL): group>25 (%EWL>25%) and group |
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ISSN: | 1550-7289 1878-7533 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.soard.2013.10.021 |