Intragastric injection of botulinum toxin A for weight loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Yi-An YenChi-Chih WangWen-Wei SungKuan-Chieh FangShih-Ming HuangChun-Che LinMing-Chang TsaiTzu-Wei Yang

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2022)

Intragastric BTA injection is effective for obesity treatment, and adequate doses (≥ 200 U), multiple gastric injection regions, and combined diet control are crucial. However, given the small sample size and limited power, caution should be exercised.

Keyphrases

weight loss
botulinum toxin
bariatric surgery
ultrasound guided
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
metabolic syndrome
systematic review
insulin resistance
physical activity
obese patients
combination therapy
body mass index
adipose tissue