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  1. Kosai NR, Ali AA, Ghita R, Muthkumaran G, Ali I, Loo GH, et al.
    Obes Surg, 2024 Jul 23.
    PMID: 39042306 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07414-y
    INTRODUCTION: The swallowable intragastric balloon (IGB) has recently emerged as a popular alternative for weight loss in Malaysia. It can reduce total body weight loss (TBWL) by 6-15%. We aim to observe positive weight loss up to a year after the swallowable IGB is implanted.

    METHODS: A total of 486 consecutive patients with overweight or obesity who underwent swallowable IGB insertion were included in this prospective data collection.

    RESULTS: Out of 486 patients, 404 patients (83%) had complete data at the end of 4 and 12 months. Patients included in the study had a starting mean body mass index of 35.3 ± 7.2 kg/m2 which decreased to 31.5 ± 5.7 kg/m2 (p 

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