Meta-Analysis
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World J Hepatol. Jul 27, 2021; 13(7): 815-829
Published online Jul 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i7.815
Table 3 Results of individual studies
Ref.nBalloon volume (cm3)ALT (UI/L)
GGT (UI/L)
HbA1c (%)
Triglycerides (mg/dL)
Waist (cm)
HOMA-IR
BMI (kg/m2)
SBP (mmHg)
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Pre-IGB
Post-IGB
Forlano et al[25], 201012050039.3 (25.6)24.4 (10.0)37.5 (20.5)24.5 (17.1)--------43.1 (8.0)38.8 (8.0)--
Bazerbachi et al[22], 202121-91.6 (59.9)39.4 (25.4)--7.7 (1.6)6.5 (1.2)--128.9 (15.4)119.7 (16.9)--43.2 (6.8)37.9 (6.6)--
Nikolic et al[21], 20113360030 (23.25)27 (16.75)31 (50.75)21 (36.75)4.7 (0.50)4.6 (0.45)124 (86.25)124 (124.75)122 (21.00)110 (14.25)--41.4 (5.25)35.6 (5.25)--
Donadio et al[23], 20094050030.7 (14.0)23.4 (9.3)29.8 (19.1)28.0 (28.1)5.4 (0.5)5.3 (0.4)134.1 (67.8)118.8 (66.5)125.9 (18.6)115.8 (17)4.1 (2.1)2.7 (1.6)44.8 (8.9)38.9 (6.8)129.3 (14.0)122.6 (10.4)
Stimac et al[29], 201116660034.7 (31.5)26.5 (23.1)33.3 (23.3)24.7 (16.9)--118.6 (87.6)81.0 (66.4)127.8 (16.7)113.3 (18.9)--41.6 (7.5)35.8 (7.9)130.9 (14.5)124.2 (14.1)
Takihata et al[20], 20148Variable57.1 (55.6)43.1 (48.8)53.0 (25.4)40.1 (19.3)6.70 (1.43)6.38 (1.49)223.2 (194.8)153.2 (80.6)129.2 (8.3)123.8 (12.3)12.3 (10.9)8.0 (7.3)45.2 (5.9)41.0 (6.2)--
Folini et al[24], 201440-25.9 (10.31)18.1 (5.96)27.8 (27.57)17.9 (12.21)6.5 (1.17)6.0 (0.74)--130.2 (13.96)118 (13.01)5.2 (2.23)2.3 (1.66)43.8 (6.62)38.2 (6.19)--
Ricci et al[26], 200865-31.5 (19.33)24.0 (10.67)31.0 (16.05)23.5 (12.6)------4.71 (2.11)3.10 (2.79)----
Sekino et al[27], 20118100074.2 (49.67)56.7 (42.40)57.00 (23.11)41.25 (14.74)6.30 (1.15)6.31 (1.29)251 (168.9)163 (62.0)--6.74 (1.27)3.27 (1.18)----
Tai et al[28], 20132850049 (45.25)22 (23.25)----149.0 (49.00)88.5 (39.75)101.9 (8.9)90.6 (9.3)--32.4 (3.7)28.5 (3.7)136.8 (14.30)125.9 (11.15)

  • Citation: de Freitas Júnior JR, Ribeiro IB, de Moura DTH, Sagae VMT, de Souza GMV, de Oliveira GHP, Sánchez-Luna SA, de Souza TF, de Moura ETH, de Oliveira CPMS, Bernardo WM, de Moura EGH. Effects of intragastric balloon placement in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Hepatol 2021; 13(7): 815-829
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