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Gastric band bariatric surgery

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Description:

  • an adjustable band is placed around the top part of the stomach to create a small pouch
    • band can be adjusted via an access port
    • band consists of a silicone tube with a balloon device on one end and an inflation port on the other
  • tightness of the band can be adjusted by altering the volume of liquid within the band by a simple injection into the port

 

Impact on Nutrition:

  • no impact on absorption
  • over-tightened band affects the nutritional quality of diet, including protein and iron.

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