The effect of Intragastric Balloon on Metabolic Profile in Obese Patients in Comparison to Mini Gastric Bypass

Abstract

The prevalence of obesity continues to increase worldwide. Because obesity is associated with a number of health-related problems as well as a shortened life span, treating obesity is an important clinical concern. Although various treatments are currently available, many are not efficacious in the long term. Therefore, additional medical treatment options for morbidly obese individuals must be explored (Buzga et al., 2014). The aim of this study is to determine the value of intragastric balloon on the metabolic profile in obese patients in comparison to those after mini gastric bypass. This study had been conducted on 45 patients with BMI more than 35kg/m2. All patients subjected to History taking, thorough clinical examination, BMI, Complete blood picture, AST, ALT, serum total proteins, serum albumin, total and direct bilirubin and GGT levels, BUN, creatinine, sodium, potassium, INR, FBS, 2HPP, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low- density lipoprotein (VLDL), HBA1c, HCV Ab, HbsAg and Abdominal ultrasonography. Age of patients ranged were from 18 to 45 years with mean 30.4±10.2. Non diabetic patients were 5 males (33.3%) and 10 females (66.6%).