What Other Condition Frequently Suffered by Obese Patients and Discovered

question 19

Multiple Choice

What other condition frequently suffered by obese patients and discovered intraoperatively may be treated surgically in conjunction with a bariatric procedure?

• A) cholelithiasis
• B) degenerative osteoarthritis
• C) non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
• D) obstructive sleep apnea

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