Effective therapy for clinically significant fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an unmet need. Data on the effectiveness of endoscopic placement of intragastric balloon (IGB) in patients with NAFLD are limited. In this study, we evaluated the impact of IGB placement in NAFLD patients with advanced fibrosis.

Effects Of Intragastric Balloon In Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Advanced Fibrosis

Currenti, Walter;Galvano, Fabio
2021-01-01

Abstract

Effective therapy for clinically significant fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an unmet need. Data on the effectiveness of endoscopic placement of intragastric balloon (IGB) in patients with NAFLD are limited. In this study, we evaluated the impact of IGB placement in NAFLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
2021
Intragastric balloon
NAFLD
liver stiffness
obesity
weight loss
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