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The gas-filled IGB had fewer serious adverse events and better tolerability than the fluid-filled IGB.
The gas-filled IGB may be a safer option for patients.
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the gas-filled IGB had fewer serious adverse events and better tolerability than the fluid-filled IGB.
Why this rating
Based on the retrospective cohort study design.
Source
Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of the FDA-approved Intragastric Balloon Systems in a Clinical Setting
Eric Swei et al. · Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology · 2022
DOI 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001718
cohort · n=87Cited 9×
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