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Gastric Balloon

An inflatable device implanted in the stomach as an adjunct to therapy of morbid obesity. Specific types include the silicone Garren-Edwards Gastric Bubble (GEGB), approved by the FDA in 1985, and the Ballobes Balloon.
Also Known As:
Ballobes Balloons; Balloon, Ballobes; Balloon, Gastric; Balloons, Ballobes; Balloons, Gastric; Bubble, Garren-Edwards Gastric; Bubble, Gastric; Bubbles, Gastric; Garren Edwards Gastric Bubble; Gastric Balloons; Gastric Bubble, Garren-Edwards; Gastric Bubbles; Ballobes Balloon; Garren-Edwards Gastric Bubble; Gastric Bubble
Networked: 177 relevant articles (10 outcomes, 17 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Dupont, Patrick: 3 articles (01/2017 - 05/2007)
2. Tack, Jan: 3 articles (01/2017 - 05/2007)
3. Van Oudenhove, Lukas: 3 articles (01/2017 - 05/2007)
4. Gazdzinski, Stefan P: 2 articles (09/2021 - 01/2018)
5. Mojkowska, Aleksandra: 2 articles (09/2021 - 01/2018)
6. Giannakou, Andreas: 2 articles (07/2017 - 02/2017)
7. Raftopoulos, Ioannis: 2 articles (07/2017 - 02/2017)
8. Bojkova, Martina: 2 articles (02/2017 - 03/2016)
9. Buzga, Marek: 2 articles (02/2017 - 03/2016)
10. Chuttani, Ram: 2 articles (02/2017 - 03/2016)

Related Diseases

1. Weight Loss (Weight Reduction)
2. Obesity
3. Overweight
4. Pain (Aches)
5. Hematuria

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)
2. immunoglobulin B
3. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM)
4. Adiponectin
5. Leptin
6. Silicone Elastomers (SE 30)
7. Capsules (Microcapsules)
8. trichostatin A (A 300)
9. Antral
10. Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP 1)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Gastrectomy
2. Stents
3. Therapeutics
4. Bariatric Surgery
5. Gastroplasty (Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty)