Gastric Body
Gastric tissue
Alternative Names
Culture - gastric tissue; Biopsy - gastric tissue
How the test is performed
The gastric tissue biopsy sample is removed during an upper endoscopy. You will usually be given medicines to make you drowsy or less anxious before the test starts. For information on...
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Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Gastric bypass
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastric bypass is surgery that is done to help you lose weight. After the surgery, you will not be able to eat as much as before, and your body will... Read more »
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