Main description:

Intragastric balloons are steadily gaining popularity among the medical treatments available for obesity. Their efficacy and safety are reinforced by growing body of evidence obtained around the globe. Intragastric balloons are now considered one of the safest and most effective medical procedures for weight reduction. Additionally, the reduced potential for side effects and low invasiveness (compared to bariatric surgeries) are important considerations.
This book is edited by renowned surgeons and endoscopists from Brazil, a country known for its reputation on the field of bariatric endoscopy and surgery. Such reputation is especially valid where the use of intragastric balloons is concerned. These devices, approved by the FDA only in 2015, have been used in Brazil since the 1990s, attesting to Brazilian expertise in the field. This book describes the various types of intragastric balloons used for the treatment of obesity, an alternative to bariatric surgery and other more invasive methods. It addresses their indications, procedures and outcomes, providing readers an overview of the therapeutic options available worldwide. It is divided into seven main sections: I - Introductory Issues; II - Devices; III - Technical Procedures and Related Issues; IV - Acute Complications and Treatment; V - Chronic Complications and Treatment; VI - Special Populations; and VII - Miscellaneous. This structure helps to promote a better knowledge construction and a reasonable flow of ideas throughout the book, guiding the reader from introductory topics to surgical procedures and complications.
The book ultimately intends to offer an essential reference guide for all physicians and surgeons interested in the treatment of obese patients. It is intended for both experienced professionals looking for in-depth information and for trainees and residents seeking to broaden their perspectives concerning the treatment of obesity.

Contents:

Part I - Introductory IssuesChapter 1: Intragastric Balloon historyChapter 2: Overview of intragastric balloons on an evidence-based perspectiveChapter 3: Indications and Uses of The Intragastric BalloonChapter 4: The Brazilian Experience on the use of intragastric balloonsChapter 5: How the Intragastric Balloon Fits in a Service of Bariatric Endoscopy - Brazilian PerspectiveChapter 6: Bariatric surgeon perspective on bariatric endoscopy and intragastric balloons - (European perspective)Chapter 7: Use of intragastric balloons in the Middle-East: a bariatric surgeon surveyChapter 8: Liquid Filled BalloonPart II - DevicesChapter 9: Adjustable liquid-filled balloon - OverviewChapter 10: Double liquid filled balloonChapter 11: Mexican experience in the treatment of obesity with liquid filled balloonChapter 12: A Swallowable Gas Filled Balloon, The Obalon Balloon, first human studiesChapter 13: Obalon Intragastric Balloon System OverviewPart III - Technical Procedures and Related IssuesChapter 14: Material - What is the Minimum, the Desirable and the OptimalChapter 15: Liquid Filled Intragastric Balloon - Implant and Removal TechniqueChapter 16: Adjustable Intragastric Balloon - Implantation and RemovalChapter 17: Air-filled intragastric balloon implantPart IV - Acute Complications and TreatmentChapter 18: Intolerance to the device - Abdominal pain, nausea, and othersChapter 19: Impaction of intragastric balloon in the antrumChapter 20: Intestinal migration of an air-filled balloon: laparoscopic removalChapter 21: Migration of the liquid-filled balloon: intestinal sub-occlusion Chapter 22: Gastric perforation by intragastric balloonChapter 23: Hyperinflated intragastric balloonChapter 24: Problems in the implantation of the intragastric balloon Part V - Chronic Complications and TreatmentChapter 25: Helicobacter Pylori and Intragastric BalloonsChapter 26: Fungal colonizationPart VI - Special PopulationsChapter 27: Intragastric balloons in pediatric patients and special populationsChapter 28: Intragastric balloons as a bridge to bariatric and non-bariatric surgery in super-obese patientsPart VII - MiscellaneousChapter 29: Drug regimen and intragastric balloon: pre, post, during, combinedChapter 30: Dietetic Follow-Up During Intragastric Balloon TreatmentChapter 31: Psychotherapy in intragastric balloon treatmentChapter 32: Physical Activities