title: The BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB): how to use it.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Abdominale, Les Cliniques Saint Joseph, Liège, Belgium. ch.wahlen@pi.be
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Wahlen
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bastens
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Herve
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Malmendier
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dallemagne
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jehaes
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Markiewicz
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Monami
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Weerts
mesh_terms: 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