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Bariatric Surgery - Short Term and Long Term Outcomes: Glossary

Dr. Simi Paknikar
Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Dr. Sunil Shroff
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)
Last Updated on Dec 19, 2016
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Glossary

Body mass index (BMI): An indicator of the body fat based on the height and weight of the individual

Laparoscope: A surgical instrument used for keyhole surgeries

Atherosclerosis: Thickening of the wall of arteries due to deposition of plaque leading to their narrowing

Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas

Mortality: Death

Morbidity: A diseased state

Gastroesophageal perforation: Opening up of the sutured junction of the stomach and the food pipe

Anastomotic stricture: Narrowing at the site of surgery
Published on Dec 19, 2016
Last Updated on Dec 19, 2016

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