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Manipulation of digestive tract: Endoscopic insertion and removal of gastric balloon: Insertion

You have had a gastric balloon implanted.

The stomach is located in the upper left abdomen. The stomach stores food and breaks it down further. Harmful pathogens are also killed by gastric acid in the stomach. The stomach thus prepares the food for digestion in the intestines.

A gastric balloon is made of silicon and, when it has been implanted, it is filled with fluid. This means there is less space for food in the stomach. A gastric balloon should cause a person to feel full more quickly. In this way, it should help them to lose weight.

The treatment involved inserting a tube through your mouth and pushing it into your stomach. The balloon, folded up, was pushed through this tube to your stomach.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).