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Bariatric Surgery Glossary
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intragastric balloon
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IVT
A temporary, non-surgical weight loss device placed endoscopically in the stomach to promote satiety and restrict food intake.
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gastric fundus
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Technical
IVT
The uppermost curved portion of the stomach that is typically removed during sleeve gastrectomy to reduce ghrelin produc...
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