INTRODUCTION
The intragastric balloon use associated with a multidisciplinary
approach aiming changes in lifestyle have shown efficacy in the
treatment of overweight/ obesity and its correlated diseases [1,2].
However, some patients may regain weight, and seek the use of
intragastric balloon for the second time a valid treatment option
[2-4].
Thus, to evaluate the efficacy and complications of a second implant of
intragastric balloon, with a minimum interval of six months between the
removal of the first and second implant.