Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gastroplasty

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Gastroplasties
  • Collis Gastroplasty
  • Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty
  • Gastroplasties, Vertical-Banded
  • Gastroplasty, Collis
  • Gastroplasty, Vertical-Banded
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
  • Vertical-Banded Gastroplasties

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Stomach/surgery (1966-1988)

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WI 980

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gastroplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015391. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015391
  2. Gastroplasty. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastroplasty
  3. Gastroplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21116710