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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2017; 23(44): 7813-7817
Published online Nov 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i44.7813
Published online Nov 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i44.7813
OrberaTM | Reshape® | Obalon® | |
Delivery/insertion | Needs endoscopy | Needs endoscopy | Patient swallows, X-ray |
Removal | Needs endoscopy | Needs endoscopy | Needs endoscopy |
Capacity | 400-700 cc ( 1 balloon) | 750-900 cc (2 balloons) | 750 cc ( 3 balloons) |
Weight loss | 29% EWL at 12 mo | 25% EWL at 12 mo | 25.2% EWL at 12 mo |
- Citation: Vyas D, Deshpande K, Pandya Y. Advances in endoscopic balloon therapy for weight loss and its limitations. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(44): 7813-7817
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i44/7813.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i44.7813