| The mixture of six probes was given to rats by intragastric administration. |
| The intragastric balloon may be useful when obesity is not severe enough to justify bariatric surgery, or when patients refuse surgery. |
| We report a patient who presented with an acute abdomen 7 months after the insertion of an intragastric balloon and discuss the current literature. |
| The intragastric balloon, filled with liquid and left in the stomach for up to six months, is not approved for use in the United States, though it's available in Europe, South America and other parts of the world. |
| The combination of potential risks and little benefit is the main reason there is no intragastric balloon on the market in the United States. |
| The absorption kinetics of chloroform following intragastric intubation are dependent upon the vehicle of delivery. |
