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The endoscopic bariatric patient: characteristics, beliefs, and fears

The endoscopic bariatric patient: characteristics, beliefs, and fears

Authors :
Maselli, Daniel B.
Kucera, Ashley
Chapman, Christopher G.
Coan, Brian
Waseem, Areebah
Wooley, Chase
McGowan, Christopher E.
Source :
iGIE; March 2024, Vol. 3 Issue: 1 p82-91, 10p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBTs) are minimally invasive tools to facilitate weight loss in adults with obesity and may appeal to those wishing to avoid traditional bariatric surgery (TBS). There are considerable knowledge gaps about patient beliefs, expectations, and concerns about these novel therapies, particularly in comparison with TBS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
29497086
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
iGIE
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs65009572
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.igie.2023.12.004