Abstract

REVIEW ON ELIPSE INTRA-GASTRIC BALLOON

Vaishnavi Dasari*, Akarapu Thanmaya Lakshmi, L. Sarveshwar Goud, A. Santosh Yadav and K. Amuktha Malyada

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Abstract

Elipse Intra Gastric Balloon is an Anti-Adiposity, non-surgical medical operation. Approved by food and drug administration (FDA) for effective weight loss. It is an endoscopic procedure done by insertion or removal of the gastric balloon inside the stomach (gastrointestinal region). The objective of this muster research is to evaluate the safety and performance of the prototype version of the elipse balloon which is an Inflatable medical device. After the desired duration, the balloon will be excreted through the stool. Obesity is associated with significant health, social and economic effects.

Keywords: Obesity surgery, implantation, endoscopy, adiposity, non-surgical treatment, fluid-filled balloon, inflatable medical device, novel creation.