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

Treatmen...

...ndividuals with obesity seeking a weight-l...


...ividuals with obesity undergoing IGB the...


...s undergoing IGB therapy, AGA reco...


.... In individuals undergoing IGB thera...


...ndividuals undergoing IGB therapy, AGA suggest...


...A suggests daily supplementation with 1–2...


...IGB removal, AGA suggests subsequent weight-l...