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Spatz 3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon: Long-Term Safety Concerns

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  1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh, 110--72020, Beirut, Lebanon

    Fady Daniel & Carla Abou Fadel

  2. GI Division, Nabatieh Governmental Hospital, Nabatieh, Lebanon

    Zaher Houmani

  3. General Surgery Department, American Hospital Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Nader Salti

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Daniel, F., Abou Fadel, C., Houmani, Z. et al. Spatz 3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon: Long-Term Safety Concerns. OBES SURG 26, 159–160 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-015-1897-y

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