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Depression, anxiety tied to intragastric balloon intolerance, early removal
16 Oct 2024
byStephen Padilla
Intragastric balloons (IGBs) are a less-invasive alternative to metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) in the treatment of obesity and its complications, but many Asians suffer intolerance and have a higher rate of early balloon removal relative to Caucasians, reports a Singapore study. Moreover, both depression and anxiety are associated with early IGB removal.
16 Oct 2024







