Intragastric Balloons in the Management of Obesity
Publication Date: March 31, 2021
Key Points
Key Points
- Obesity is a global pandemic, affecting about 40% of adults in the United States.
- Fewer than 5% of patients with obesity seeking a weight loss therapy are aware of endoscopic weight loss options.
- Multiple new devices have recently been introduced into the U.S. market
Treatment
...reatmen...
...ndividuals with obesity seeking a weight...
...In individuals with obesity undergoi...
...ividuals undergoing IGB therapy, AGA...
...s undergoing IGB therapy, AGA suggests u...
...uals undergoing IGB therapy, AGA sug...
...suggests daily supplementation with 1...
...IGB removal, AGA suggests subsequent weig...