Efficacy of intragastric botulinum toxin A injection on patients with side effects caused by intragastric balloon placement intolerance: A case series study
BTX-A injection appears to be a promising adjunctive therapy to improve IGB tolerance in patients experiencing severe intolerance. These findings suggest a potential role for BTX-A in reducing the need for premature balloon removal, thereby enhancing weight loss outcomes. However, further randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm its efficacy, optimize dosage, and establish standardized treatment protocols.
Authors
- Farzad Faramarzi Garousi
- Maryam Ghodsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8940-3970)
- Mohsen Sedighiyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5633-6502)
Institutions
- University of Tehran (IR)
- Imam Hossein Hospital (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000041411
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00