Intragastric botulinum toxin injection: a promising alternative for obesity treatment?
Our study suggested that intragastric BT-A injections in the antrum and fundus are effective and safe for satiety and weight loss, with few side effects. Individual responses vary, and diet adherence is crucial. More studies are needed to assess the treatment's efficacy in obesity.
Authors
- Hakan Balbaloĝlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0706-3288)
- İlhan Taşdöven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3231-3189)
- Ipek Yorgancioglu
Institutions
- Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Medical Science
- Published
- 2024-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5114/aoms/178334
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15