Extraction of the balloon

The extraction is a technically difficult procedure which must be performed:

• Under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation
• Under endoscopic control using the kits supplied by the manufacturers as first intention
• In the endoscopy room with equipment for monitoring vital functions and a respirator
• By professionals having received specific training in a referral center already practicing these procedures.

After the extraction procedure:

• An endoscopic examination to check there is no gastric or esophageal lesion is necessary.
• The patient is seen about the 15th day by a member of the multidisciplinary team. After that the follow-up must be multidisciplinary according to the methods defined in the recommendations for the treatment of the obese adult.

Preparation, release & extraction of the intra-gastric balloon

• Refer to the User’s Manual attached to this leaflet