Intragastric Balloons in the Management of Obesity
Publication Date: March 31, 2021
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
Treatment
1. In individuals with obesity seeking a weight-loss intervention who have failed a trial of conventional weight-loss strategies, AGA suggests the use of IGB therapy with lifestyle modification over lifestyle modification alone a,b.
( Moderate , Conditional (weak) )Implementation remarks:
a Trials in the United States were limited to a BMI range between 30–40 kg/m2. Individuals with BMI values outside this range were sometimes included in international trials.
b Fluid filled balloons may be associated with more weight loss, lower tolerability, and less favorable safety profile, than air fluid balloons. A shared decision making is suggested for determining device choice.
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Title
Intragastric Balloons in the Management of Obesity
Authoring Organization
American Gastroenterological Association