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Brazil Study: Gastric Balloon Valid Option, but Outcomes Not DurableIn this multicenter study of more than 3000 people, excess weight loss was greater in less obese patients, and there was only
one gastric perforation, but weight loss didn't last, despite multidisciplinary support.
Bariatric Surgery May Aid Very Obese Teens, 3-Year Data ShowIn the longest-ever prospective study of very obese teens who had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, the teens maintained
a weight loss of 28% at 3 years, with manageable side effects.