Thursday 27 October 2011

Gastric balloon plan for children

27 October 2011
Last updated at 13:15











Overweight teenagers in South Yorkshire could be fitted with gastric balloons, if a trial is approved.
Sheffield Children's Hospital said it wanted to use the balloons to help 10 morbidly obese 13 to 18 year olds lose weight.
Those weighing between 14 and 20 stone (89kg-127kg) will be considered.
Dr Neil Wright from the hospital said

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