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Acronyms that contain the term gastroplasty 

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VBG

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

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Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

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What does gastroplasty mean?

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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