A Novel Device for Removal of the Gastric Remnant after Intragastric Balloon Implantation for Obesity

L. Elsborg

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1012905

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Endoscopy 1989; 21(2): 79-80
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012905

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A Novel Device for Removal of the Gastric Remnant after Intragastric Balloon Implantation for Obesity

L. Elsborg

Medical Department B, Central Hospital, Hilleroed, Denmark

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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A new system for endoscopic removal of a gastric prosthesis for treatment of obesity is presented. This technique permits rapid deflation of intragastric balloons as well as safe endoscopic removal of the gastric remnant. The method has been successfully employed in 26 patients, i. e. 74 events of balloon extraction.

Key words:

Balloon - Obesity - Puncture needle - Retrieval forceps