Intragastric Balloon for Weight Management: A Practical Guide

Description:

Intragastric balloons are steadily gaining popularity among the medical treatments available for obesity. Their efficacy and safety are reinforced by growing body of evidence obtained around the globe. Intragastric balloons are now considered one of the safest and most effective medical procedures for weight reduction. Additionally, the reduced potential for side effects and low invasiveness (compared to bariatric surgeries) are important considerations.  This book is edited by renowned surgeons and endoscopists from Brazil, a country known for its reputation on the field of bariatric endoscopy and surgery. Such reputation is especially valid where the use of intragastric balloons is concerned. These devices, approved by the FDA only in 2015, have been used in Brazil since the 1990s, attesting to Brazilian expertise in the field.    This book describes the various types of intragastric balloons used for the treatment of obesity, an alternative to bariatric surgery and other more invasive methods. It addresses their indications, procedures and outcomes, providing readers an overview of the therapeutic options available worldwide. It is divided into seven main sections: I - Introductory Issues; II - Devices; III - Technical Procedures and Related Issues; IV - Acute Complications and Treatment; V - Chronic Complications and Treatment; VI - Special Populations; and VII - Miscellaneous. This structure helps to promote a better knowledge construction and a reasonable flow of ideas throughout the book, guiding the reader from introductory topics to surgical procedures and complications. The book ultimately intends to offer an essential reference guide for all physicians and surgeons interested in the treatment of obese patients. It is intended for both experienced professionals looking for in-depth information and for trainees and residents seeking to broaden their perspectives concerning the treatment of obesity.

Table of Contents:

Part I. Introductory Issues

1. Intragastric Balloon History

2. Overview of Intragastric Balloons on an Evidence-Based Perspective

3. Indications and Uses of the Intragastric Balloon

4. Brazilian Experience on the Use of Intragastric Balloons

5. How the Intragastric Balloon Fits in a Service of Bariatric Endoscopy: Brazilian Perspective

6. Bariatric Surgeon Perspective on Bariatric Endoscopy and Intragastric Balloons: European Perspective

7. Use of Intragastric Balloons in the Middle East: A Bariatric Surgeon Survey

Part II. Devices

8. Liquid-Filled Balloon

9. Adjustable Liquid-Filled Balloon: An Overview

10. Liquid-Filled Double Balloon: U.S. Experience

11. Mexican Experience in the Treatment of Obesity with Liquid-Filled Balloon

12. Obalon Intragastric Balloon System Overview

13. The US Experience with Swallowable Gas-Filled Balloons

14. First Human Studies on Swallowable, Gas-Filled Balloon: The Obalon Balloon

Part III. Technical Procedures and Related Issues

15. Material: What Is the Minimum, the Desirable, and the Optimal

16. Liquid-Filled Intragastric Balloon: Implant and Removal Techniques

17. Adjustable Intragastric Balloon – Implantation and Removal

18. Air-Filled Intragastric Balloon Implant

Part IV. Acute Complications and Treatment

19. Intolerance to the Device – Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and Others

20. Impaction of Intragastric Balloon in the Antrum

21. Intestinal Migration of an Air-Filled Balloon: Laparoscopic Removal

22. Migration of the Liquid-Filled Balloon: Intestinal Sub-occlusion

23. Gastric Perforation by Intragastric Balloon

24. Hyperinflated Intragastric Balloon

25. Problems in the Implantation of the Intragastric Balloon

Part V. Chronic Complications and Treatment

26. Helicobacter pylori and Intragastric Balloons

27. Fungal Colonization

Part VI. Special Populations

28. Intragastric Balloons in Pediatric Patients and Special Populations

29. Intragastric Balloons as a Bridge to Bariatric and Non-bariatric Surgery in Super-Obese Patients

Part VII. Miscellaneous

30. Drug Regimen and Intragastric Balloon: Pre, Post, During, Combined

31. Nutritional Follow-Up During Intragastric Balloon Treatment

32. Psychotherapy in Intragastric Balloon Treatment

33. Physical Activities

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