A new gastric balloon for weight loss that eliminates the need for endoscopy – good news for the bariatrician

Endoscopy 2017; 49(02): 108-109
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-100506

Editorial

Refering to Machytka E et al. p. 154–160

Steven A. Edmundowicz

Gastroenterology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Sullivan Shelby

Gastroenterology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States

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2 Sullivan S, Swain JM, Woodman G. et al. The Obalon swallowable 6-month balloon system is more effective than moderate intensity lifestyle therapy alone: results from a 6-month randomized sham controlled trial. Gastroenterology 2016; 150: S1267
3 Machytka E, Gaur S, Chuttani R. et al. Elipse, The first procedureless gastric balloon for weight loss: a prospective, observational, open-label, multicenter study. Endoscopy 2017; 49: 154-160