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Gastroplasty

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Definition: 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.      Other names Vertical-Banded Gastroplasties; Vertical Banded Gastroplasty; Gastroplasty, Vertical-Banded; Gastroplasty, Collis; Gastroplasties, Vertical-Banded; Gastroplasties; Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty; Collis Gastroplasty

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