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.

Year introduced: 1998

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Tree Number(s): E07.430

MeSH Unique ID: D015905

Entry Terms:

• Balloon, Gastric
• Balloons, Gastric
• Gastric Balloons
• Gastric Bubble
• Bubble, Gastric
• Bubbles, Gastric
• Gastric Bubbles
• Ballobes Balloon
• Ballobes Balloons
• Balloon, Ballobes
• Balloons, Ballobes
• Garren-Edwards Gastric Bubble
• Bubble, Garren-Edwards Gastric
• Garren Edwards Gastric Bubble
• Gastric Bubble, Garren-Edwards

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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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Gastric Balloon