Intragastric Balloon

For patients who are less than 40% overweight and are poor candidates for surgery, there is the alternative of the intra-gastric balloon.

It is a spherical balloon made of a soft, completely harmless silicone material. It is inserted into the stomach through digestive endoscopy, filled with saline solution, and left to float freely in the stomach, functioning as a space-occupying device that produces a feeling of satiety.

It represents an innovative approach for short- to medium-term management of obesity, providing temporary support for modifying the affected person's personal and eating habits. It can also be used in severely obese patients who need to lose weight before undergoing bariatric surgery.

Intragastric Balloon

For patients who are less than 40% overweight and are poor candidates for surgery, there is the alternative of the intra-gastric balloon.

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