Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • Gastric Bubble
  • Balloon, Gastric
  • Balloons, Gastric
  • Bubble, Gastric
  • Bubbles, Gastric
  • Gastric Balloons
  • Gastric Bubbles
  • Ballobes Balloon
  • Garren-Edwards Gastric Bubble
  • Ballobes Balloons
  • Balloon, Ballobes
  • Balloons, Ballobes
  • Bubble, Garren-Edwards Gastric
  • Garren Edwards Gastric Bubble
  • Gastric Bubble, Garren-Edwards

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

note category: an inflatable device; do not confuse with digestive gases; used in ther of morbid obesity: note XR & do not coord with OBESITY, MORBID unless particularly discussed

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History Note

98; was GASTRIC BUBBLE 1990-97; GASTRIC BALLOON was see GASTRIC BUBBLE 1990-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Balloon Dilatation (1988-1989)
  • Dilatation (1980-1987)
  • Implants, Artificial (1987-1989)
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal (1974-1979)
  • Obesity (1977-1987)
  • Obesity, Morbid (1987-1989)

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  1. E07w.430w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gastric Balloon. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015905. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015905
  2. Gastric Balloon. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_balloon
  3. Gastric Balloon. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2881346