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
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...uals with obesity seeking a weight-loss...
...ls with obesity undergoing IGB therapy,...
...n individuals undergoing IGB therapy, AGA...
...individuals undergoing IGB therapy, AGA suggests...
...individuals undergoing IGB therapy, A...
...suggests daily supplementation with 1–2...
...removal, AGA suggests subsequent weight-loss or...