Stomach and digestive systems

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Upper gastrointestinal series

(Upper GI Series; Barium Swallow; Barium Meal) Upper gastrointestinal series – Definition This is a series of x-rays of the…
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Barium enema

(Barium X-ray; Lower GI Series) Barium enema – Definition Barium is a milky fluid that absorbs x-rays. Barium will be…
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Vertical banded gastroplasty – open surgery

(Stomach Stapling; Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Reduction Surgery) Vertical banded gastroplasty – open surgery – Definition Vertical banded gastroplasty is surgery to…
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – open surgery

(Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Reduction Surgery) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – open surgery – Definition Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a surgery for obesity.…
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Vertical banded gastroplasty – laparoscopic surgery

(Stomach Stapling; Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Reduction Surgery) Vertical banded gastroplasty – laparoscopic surgery – Definition Vertical banded gastroplasty is surgery to…
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