Banding

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Banding

Banding (/ˈbændɪŋ/), in the context of medicine, refers to a procedure used to treat conditions like esophageal varices and hemorrhoids. The term originates from the English word "band", which means a thin, flat strip of material that is used to bind or fasten things together.

Etymology

The term "banding" is derived from the Middle English word "band", which has its roots in the Old Norse word "band", meaning something that binds or fastens. The medical usage of the term "banding" is a reference to the procedure where a band or ring is used to constrict a part of the body to treat certain conditions.

Procedure

In a banding procedure, a doctor uses a special device to apply a small rubber band to an internal hemorrhoid or esophageal varices. The band cuts off the blood supply to the affected area, causing it to shrink and eventually fall off. This procedure is typically performed in a doctor's office or a hospital, and it may require local, regional, or general anesthesia.

Related Terms

  • Hemorrhoid: A swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus.
  • Esophageal varices: Abnormal, enlarged veins in the tube that connects the throat and stomach (esophagus).
  • Anesthesia: A way to control pain during a surgery or procedure by using medicine called anesthetics.
  • Rubber band ligation: A common treatment for internal hemorrhoids where a rubber band is placed around the base of the hemorrhoid inside the rectum to cut off circulation to the hemorrhoid.

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