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[[Image:Adjustable Gastric Band.png|thumb|right|A drawing of a gastric band in place around the stomach. (WC/James P. Gray)]] | |||
'''Gastric band''' is an occasion [[pathology]] specimen and can be considered a [[ditzel]]. | '''Gastric band''' is an occasion [[pathology]] specimen and can be considered a [[ditzel]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:19, 12 April 2016
Gastric band is an occasion pathology specimen and can be considered a ditzel.
General
- Gastric banding is done to treat obesity.
- An alternative to sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- May be excised if the individual does not have a sufficient weight loss or weight gain.[1]
Microscopic
Features of laparoscopic gastric band capsule:[1]
- Foreign body reaction (giant cells).
- Inflammation (chronic).
- Fibrosis.
- Neovascularization.
Sign out
Gastric Band, Removal: - Gastric band (gross only). - Benign fibrous tissue with mild inflammation, consistent with capsule. - NEGATIVE for malignancy.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tan, MH.; Yee, GY.; Jorgensen, JO.; Kuzinkovas, V.; Talbot, ML.; Loi, KW.; Viswanathan, S.; Gill, AJ.. "A histologic evaluation of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band capsule by tissue sampling during sleeve gastrectomy performed at different time points after band removal.". Surg Obes Relat Dis 10 (4): 620-5. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2014.02.037. PMID 24958647.