14 August Question Explanation FMGE Question | Neet pg | Usmle | Plab

Vertical banded gastroplasty also known as stomach stapling is done for ?
A. Gastric carcinoma
B. Achalasia cardia
c . Perforated gastric ulcer
D. Morbid obesit


SOLUTION :
Correct Answer : D

Vertical banded gastroplasty , also known as stomach stapling , is done for morbid obesity.

 " Vertical Banded Gastroplasty : This procedure has been abandoned in favour of other operations because of poor long - term weight loss , a high rate of late stenosis of the gastric outlet , and a tendency for patients to adopt a high - calorie liquid diet , thereby leading to regain of weight.

" Vertical banded gastroplasty

Restrictive operation : Restricts or decreases food intake
Upper stomach near oesophagus is stapled vertically to create a small pouch along the lesser curvature of stomach .

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