Bariatric stricture dilation. Close-up of surgical equipment being used by gastric surgeons during dilation of a bariatric stricture. This is a compli
Bariatric stricture dilation. Close-up of surgical equipment being used by gastric surgeons during dilation of a bariatric stricture. This is a complication that can arise after gastric band surgery. An endoscope is used to insert a balloon that is used to dilate the narrowed digestive tract, allowing the passage of food. Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with obesity. Photographed in 2014, in the UK.
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