Preferred Term:
bariatric surgery
Definition:
Surgical techniques, such as gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastroplasty, and biliopancreatic diversion, performed on the stomach and/or intestines of severely obese individuals for weight reduction.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- gastric bypass
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/15836
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