Magenballon, also known as a Gastrointestinal (GI) balloon or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) balloon, is a medical intervention used to diagnose and treat conditions in the pancreas and bile ducts. A deflated balloon attached to an endoscope is inserted into the upper gastrointestinal tract. Once it reaches the desired location, the balloon is inflated to obstruct the bile or pancreatic duct, facilitating the visualization of these structures during an ERCP procedure. This technique can help diagnose and treat conditions such as gallstones, strictures, leaks, and tumors.
Magenballon, also known as a Gastrointestinal (GI) balloon or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) balloon, is a medical intervention used to diagnose and treat conditions in the pancreas and bile ducts. A deflated balloon attached to an endoscope is inserted into the upper gastrointestinal tract. Once it reaches the desired location, the balloon is inflated to obstruct the bile or pancreatic duct, facilitating the visualization of these structures during an ERCP procedure. This technique can help diagnose and treat conditions such as gallstones, strictures, leaks, and tumors.
Magenballon is a nonsurgical weight loss method in Germany involving the injection of a harmless gas into the stomach to create a feeling of fullness.
The treatment lasts about 15 minutes and can be repeated every 2-4 weeks. It's often used as an alternative to more invasive procedures like gastric bypass surgery.