Background and Aim: Endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) has been used for the treatment of gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). There are several reports on the utility and success of this non-surgical ...
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Once a gastric balloon is inserted, a healthy eating plan has to be followed and also exercises are recommended by the surgeon HYDERABAD: Bariatric surgery might not be the only answer to obesity any ...
Endoscopic bariatric therapies can be effective options and are most beneficial when used as part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment program, a new meta-analysis has concluded. The FDA ...
Gastrointestinal strictures in patients with Crohn's disease often cause symptoms of obstruction. Medical intervention commonly involves treatment for active inflammation, intralesional steroid ...
Over a 3-year period (1995-1998), 23 patients underwent EBD for benign GOO. All patients had symptoms of GOO, that is postprandial vomiting, often containing stale food, and abdominal pain. Pyloric ...