AI Article Synopsis
- Obesity is a chronic disease and the leading preventable cause of death worldwide.
- The BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB) is suggested for those with severe obesity who are not ready for immediate surgery, serving as a temporary weight loss solution.
- All participants in the study had a psychological evaluation conducted before the BIB was placed to ensure their suitability for the procedure.
Article Abstract
Obesity is considered a chronic disease, difficult to treat, and is the first cause of death in the world that is predictable. The surgical approach is limited to patients with severe obesity but there is an intermediate group who are not candidates for immediate surgery. The BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB) is recommended for weight reduction as a bridge to bariatric surgery. All patients in the study underwent a psychological evaluation prior to placement of the BIB.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5329860 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/med-2016-0073 | DOI Listing |
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