The idea of band ligation of the gastric body is to induce multiple gastric ulcers that forms a fibrotic scars which can lead to marginal narrowing of the lumen; same as that occurred in the esophagus following band ligation of esophageal varices or in the antrum following band ligation of GAVE.
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
BMI \> 27
You may not be if
Any contraindication for endoscopy
Any gastric bleeding lesions
Uncontrolled use of anticoagulants or NSAID's
Clareo Health | Endo-Band: Endoscopic Band Ligation for Weight Loss
