Intragastric injection of botulinum toxin for the treatment of obesity. Where are we?

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions particularly in western countries. Most non-surgical treatments of this condition are disappointing. Since 2005, several studies evaluating the effect of Botulinum Toxin type A (BT-A) in gastric antrum by means of endoscopy for the treatment of obesity have b...

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Main Authors: García Compeán, Diego, Garza, Hector Maldonado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Baishideng Publishing Group 2008
Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/29908/1/29908.pdf

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