BACKGROUND: The authors have been using the new saline-filled BioEnterics intragastric balloon (BIB) since 1995. METHODS: By now, more than 650 BIBs have been implanted on our Unit. RESULTS: Because of close collaboration between the engineers and the users, and after several modifications, an easy-to-use balloon is available. In addition, we have developed 3 instruments which provide easy and quick removal of the BIB. CONCLUSION: The device, supported by a competent motivated team, is another modality available for weight loss.
BACKGROUND: The authors have been using the new saline-filled BioEnterics intragastric balloon (BIB) since 1995. METHODS: By now, more than 650 BIBs have been implanted on our Unit. RESULTS: Because of close collaboration between the engineers and the users, and after several modifications, an easy-to-use balloon is available. In addition, we have developed 3 instruments which provide easy and quick removal of the BIB. CONCLUSION: The device, supported by a competent motivated team, is another modality available for weight loss.
Authors: Cristina Vicente Martin; Luis R Rabago Torre; Luis A Castillo Herrera; Marisa Arias Rivero; Miguel Perez Ferrer; David Collado Pacheco; Maria Dolores Martin Rios; Raquel Barba Martin; Javier Ramiro Martin; Jaime Vazquez-Echarri; Norberto Herrera Merino Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2019-08-09 Impact factor: 4.584
Authors: Nicola Crea; Giacomo Pata; Domenico Della Casa; Luigi Minelli; Giovanni Maifredi; Ernesto Di Betta; Francesco Mittempergher Journal: Obes Surg Date: 2009-06-09 Impact factor: 4.129
Authors: M Fernandes; A N Atallah; B G O Soares; S Humberto; S Guimarães; D Matos; L Monteiro; B Richter Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2007-01-24