Clinical Definition Gastric bypass is a surgical intervention for obese patients or for patients with combination of a higher BMI and an obesity-related health problem such as uncontrollable type 2 diabetes. Of the many procedures, the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most common. The surgeon creates a small pouch by dividing the upper end of…
Gastritis
Clinical Definition Inflammation of the stomach mucosa, possibly in association with dyspepsia. Gastritis is sometimes used as a description (whether there is inflammation or not) of the lining of the stomach based on visualization during endoscopy. In Our Own Words Gastritis is an inflammation of the innermost layer of the stomach that can, in some…
Gastroenterology
Clinical Definition Gastroenterology is study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. The science of gastroenterology involves a detailed understanding of the normal actions of the gastrointestinal organs, including movement of material through organs, digestion, waste removal and organ function. In Our Own Words Gastroenterology…