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
E) Gastric constriction
Correct Answer:
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