|
Consentimiento informado en el balón intragástrico avalado por SENPE, SEEDO, SEN y SECO: aspectos médico-legalesKeywords: intra-gastric balloon, obesity, invasive technique, informed consent. Abstract: introduction: intra-gastric balloon (igb) is an invasive, temporary, non-surgical technique for the treatment of obesity. its outcomes mainly depend on the patient's collaboration. objective: the aim was to adapt the informed consent used for bariatric surgery to a method that has especial characteristics. materials and methods: we used the informed consent proposed by asac for bariatric surgery and 8 statements related to igb included in the westlaw es database. results: the review of the statements defines the igb treatment as a curative-intended and non-satisfactive therapy with an obligation of the means used, but not the outcomes, by the treating physician. moreover, the obligations of providing a correct and complete information -which includes the dietary regime- should be observed, as well as the possible therapeutic alternatives and finally, the proceeding used should be in written. conclusions: the informed consent is a medico-legal document which content should consider the latest jurisprudence on the minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of obesity.
|