Medical Device
gastric balloon
gas·tric bal·loon
Definitions related to 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Intragastric balloon placement is a weight-loss procedure that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel fuller faster.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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