The BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB): how to use it.
BACKGROUND
The authors have been using the new saline-filled BioEnterics intragastric balloon (BIB) since 1995.


METHODS
By now, more than 650 BIBs have been implanted on our Unit.


RESULTS
Because of close collaboration between the engineers and the users, and after several modifications, an easy-to-use balloon is available. In addition, we have developed 3 instruments which provide easy and quick removal of the BIB.


CONCLUSIONS
The device, supported by a competent motivated team, is another modality available for weight loss.
Wahlen
C H
CH
Service de Chirurgie Abdominale, Les Cliniques Saint Joseph, Liège, Belgium. ch.wahlen@pi.be
Bastens
B
B
Herve
J
J
Malmendier
C
C
Dallemagne
B
B
Jehaes
C
C
Markiewicz
S
S
Monami
B
B
Weerts
J
J
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D015905:Gastric Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss