A Morbidly Obese Patient's Stomach Is Partitioned with a Staple

question 12

Short Answer

A morbidly obese patient's stomach is partitioned with a staple line on the lesser curvature. A short limb of small bowel 90 cm is divided and anastomosis is accomplished to the upper stomach pouch.
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