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Intragastric Balloon Device: Weight Loss and Satisfaction Degree

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Abstract

Background

An intragastric balloon is a non-surgical device enhancing a sensation of early satiety and reducing food intake. The aim of this study is to analyze the results in terms of weight loss and patient satisfaction undergoing intragastric balloon implantation.

Methods

Air-filled and water-filled devices were used. All patients were participated in strict follow-up programs. Weight, body mass index (BMI), total body weight loss (TWL), percentage of excess weight loss (EWL), and satisfaction degree were taken into account.

Results

Eighty-one patients completed a 6-month period with a device in place; 72 of them were then contacted for a follow-up at 12.3 ± 2.4 months post-removal. During treatment period, in 76 cases (93.8 %), a statistically significant reduction in weight was observed. A statistically meaningful linear correlation between a 3-month EWL (or TWL) and a 6-month EWL (or TWL) was found. At the end of endoscopic treatment, a significant link between baseline BMI and EWL >20 % was found. Sixty-three percent of the patients were not satisfied with the procedure, did not deem useful to change their diet, and refused to perform it again.

Conclusions

In our study, at device removal and 1 year thereafter, a statistically significant reduction in weight was observed. Most of the patients were found to have a weight loss more than the cut-off of 20 %. The weight reached at the third month appears to be predictive of the effectiveness of endoscopic treatment. Data showed an overall dissatisfaction with procedure.

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We would like to acknowledge Dr. Cristina Boscaino for translating this article.

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  1. Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, General Surgery Clinic, University Hospital of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, 447, Trieste, Italy

    Silvia Palmisano, Marta Silvestri, Barbara Melchioretto, Michela Giuricin, Fabiola Giudici, Alessandra Lucchetta, Vittoria Pia Barbieri, Edoardo Osenda & Nicolò de Manzini

  2. Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, University Hospital of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, 447, Trieste, Italy

    Flavia Urban, Catrin Simeth & Fabio Monica

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Palmisano, S., Silvestri, M., Melchioretto, B. et al. Intragastric Balloon Device: Weight Loss and Satisfaction Degree. OBES SURG 26, 2131–2137 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-016-2069-4

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