Bariatric Surgery Glossary
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Alphabetical Index
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
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Categories
Anatomy
Complications
Diagnostic Tests
Medical Terms
Medications
Nutrition
Post-Operative Care
Pre-Operative
Surgical Procedures
Weight Loss
Terms starting with "A" (36)
Abdominoplasty
Absolute Contraindications
Acanthosis Nigricans
Achalasia
Acid Reflux
Adiponectin
Adjustable Gastric Band
Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB; adjustable gastric banding; lap-band; Realize band; Swedish band)
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Adventitia (gastric wall layer)
Age Limits
Airway Management
Alcohol Absorption After Surgery
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alimentary Limb
Alimentary limb (Roux limb; afferent limb)
Alkaline Reflux
Alopecia
Anastomosis (hand-sewn; linear-stapled; circular-stapled)
Anastomotic Leak
Anastomotic Ulcer
Anemia (iron-deficiency; B12; folate; combined)
Anesthesia for bariatric surgery
Angiopathy thrombotic micro- (post-RYGB)
Anorexia Nervosa
Antacids
Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs)
Anticoagulation
Anxiety
Appendectomy
Appendectomy concomitant
Arterial blood gas (ABG) pre-op
Asmbs (American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery)
Aspiration (pulmonary)
Aspireassist
Avoid Liquids With Meals