Does combining liraglutide with intragastric balloon insertion improve sustained weight reduction?

Background/Aim: Intragastric balloon (IGB) is an effective and safe method of weight reduction. However, IGBs have been associated with a high rate of weight regain post removal. Accordingly, ways to improve sustained weight reduction including concomitant treatment with Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP...

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Main Authors: Mahmoud M Mosli, Moaiad Elyas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2017;volume=23;issue=2;spage=117;epage=122;aulast=Mosli