The Efficacy, Tolerance, and Adverse Events of Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon in Obese and Overweight Patients: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction Obesity is a pandemic causing a significant burden on healthcare systems and carries increased morbidity and mortality. One of the options for managing obesity is endoscopic intragastric balloon (IGB) insertion. The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy, tolerance, and side effects...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-03, Vol.16 (3), p.e56528-e56528
Main Authors: Mohamed, Mohamed W, Alkhater, Noora R, Abubaker, Faisal O, Sharif, Omar E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body mass index
Cardiovascular disease
Cross-sectional studies
Diabetes
Endoscopy
Gastroesophageal reflux
Gastrointestinal surgery
Hypertension
Metabolic disorders
Mortality
Obesity
Overweight
Patients
Weight control
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Summary:Introduction Obesity is a pandemic causing a significant burden on healthcare systems and carries increased morbidity and mortality. One of the options for managing obesity is endoscopic intragastric balloon (IGB) insertion. The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy, tolerance, and side effects of IGB insertion in overweight and obese patients. Methods This is a cross-sectional retrospective study that includes 71 patients who underwent IGB insertion from 2015 to 2019 at King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH), Kingdom of Bahrain. Records of these patients were accessed to assess the percentage of weight loss at the time of balloon removal, complications, and tolerance of the procedure. Furthermore, telephonic interviews were conducted to enquire about side effects and the satisfaction of the procedure. Results A total of 57 patients were included in the weight loss analysis. Thirteen patients did not tolerate the balloon, and one patient had a balloon rupture. The patients experienced a significant reduction in weight upon balloon removal with a mean of 9.74 ± 8.71 kg (p-value of
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.56528