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How is a gastric balloon removed?

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How is a gastric balloon removed?

The removal of the intragastric balloon is identical to the device implantation and needs minimal sedation. To access the device and empty the balloon, your doctor will use an endoscope. The balloon is removed from your stomach through your mouth once it has been empty. The removal of the gadget takes less than 30 minutes. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed discusses the removal of the gastric balloon.

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A gastric balloon removal for the traditional balloon requires a sedation or anesthesia and an endoscopy to remove it. The swallowable gastric balloon spontaneously deflates and comes out in a natural bowel movement after four months.

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