Which Procedure Involves Stapling the Stomach Closed near the Top

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which procedure involves stapling the stomach closed near the top, leaving only a small pouch that is connected directly to the jejunum (middle section of the small intestine) ?

• A) Gastric bypass
• B) Liposuction
• C) Vertical-banded gastroplasty
• D) Horizontal-banded gastroplasty

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