Resumen

DIAS, C et al. Balón intragástrico: Una alternativa endoscópica en el tratamiento de la obesidad. Gen [online]. 2010, vol.64, n.2, pp.93-99. ISSN 0016-3503.

The bioenterics intragastric balloon (BIB) is a non-surgical endoscopic procedure indicated for the temporary treatment of obesity, which subserves the reduction of gastric capacity, occupying most of the fundus. Objective: To analyze the short-term effi ciency, safety and tolerability of the intragastric balloon in the treatment of obesity. Methods: retrospective, descriptive and longitudinal study, from April, 2005 to April, 2009. 141 patients, 121 women, 20 men; 146 BIB, 5 were second BIB, 4 women and 1 man; with an average age of 37.2 forwomen and 35,23 formen, with a range from 16- 69 years and an average period of 6.94 months duration of the balloon. Results: The average weight at the beginning was 96.34 kg and at the end 82.01 kg, with a difference of 14.33 kg. As for the Body mass index (BMI), the observed change was a 1 degree difference, passing from obesity degree II to obesity degree I. The average value at the beginning was 36.37 kg/m2 and at the end 30.95 kg/m2. The average of body fat at the beginning was 40,97 Kg (42.55 %) and at the end of our study was 30.82 kg (36.63 %). The most frequent comorbidity was: hyperinsulinism 67 (46.89 %), dyslipidemia 37 (25.34 %), hypertension 19 (13.01). There were no severe complications. Conclusion: BIB is a safe and effective endoscopic method in the treatment of obesity.

Palabras clave : intragastric balloon; obesity; body mass index.