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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2017; 5(4): 140-147
Published online Apr 16, 2017. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v5.i4.140
Published online Apr 16, 2017. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v5.i4.140
Table 7 Comparison of weight-loss with other types of intragastric balloons
| Balloon | Type (volume) | Material | Weight loss (EOT in months) | Ref. |
| Medsil BIB | Fluid-supplied (400-700 mL saline) | Silicone | 12.48 ± 5.16 kg (6 mo) | This study |
| Orbera (Apollo Endosurgery) | Fluid-supplied (400-700 mL saline) | Silicone | 16.9 ± 0.9 kg (6 mo) | Gaur et al[34], 2015 |
| The Elipse™ (Allurion Technologies) | Fluid-supplied (450-550 mL filling fluid) | NA | 2.4 kg (6 wk) | Machytka et al[35], 2016 |
| ReShape Duo® Integrated DualBalloon System (ReShape medical) | Fluid-supplied (900 mL; 450 mLX2 saline) | Silicone | 25.1 ± 1.6% EWL (6 mo) | Ponce et al[36], 2015 |
| Spatz Adjustable Balloon system (Spatz FGIA) | Fluid-supplied (400-600 mL saline) | Silicone | 24 kg (at 12 mo) | Brooks et al[37], 2014 |
| Heliosphere BAG® (Helioscopie) | Air-supplied (950 mL air) | Polyurethane and silicone | 16 ± 7 kg (6 mo) | Giardiello et al[38], 2012 |
| Obalon® Gastric Balloon (Obalon Therapeutics) | Air-supplied (250 mL air, nitrogen) | NA | 5 kg (12 wk) | Mion et al[39], 2013 |
- Citation: Almeghaiseeb ES, Ashraf MF, Alamro RA, Almasoud AO, Alrobayan AA. Efficacy of intragastric balloon on weight reduction: Saudi perspective. World J Clin Cases 2017; 5(4): 140-147
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v5/i4/140.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v5.i4.140