What Does Gastric Mean?
Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction
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Gastric culture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Normal ValuesThe bacteria that causes tuberculosis is not normally found in stomach contents.Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among... Read more »
Culture: gastric tissue biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Culture - gastric tissue; Biopsy - gastric tissue Normal Values A gastric tissue culture may be considered normal if it does not show... Read more »
Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Obesity is a medical term meaning the storage of excess fat (adipose tissue) in the body. When a patient begins to have illnesses due to their... Read more »
Laparoscopic gastric banding
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Laparoscopic gastric banding is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon places a band around the upper part of your stomach to create a small... Read more »
Gastric ulcer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A gastric ulcer is a break in the normal tissue that lines the stomach. See also: Duodenal ulcer Alternative Names Ulcer - stomach;... Read more »
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