Gastroplasty D015391

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Bariatric Surgery » Gastroplasty

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Digestive System Surgical Procedures » Gastroplasty

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Obesity Management » Bariatrics » Bariatric Surgery » Gastroplasty

Description

Surgical procedures involving the STOMACH and sometimes the lower ESOPHAGUS to correct anatomical defects, or to treat MORBID OBESITY by reducing the size of the stomach. There are several subtypes of bariatric gastroplasty, such as vertical banded gastroplasty, silicone ring vertical gastroplasty, and horizontal banded gastroplasty.   MeSH

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