Quiz: Bariatric Surgery
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) accounts for about 80% of bariatric procedures in the US and is usually done laparoscopically. During RYGB, a small part of the proximal stomach is detached from the rest of the stomach, creating a stomach pouch of < 30 mL. Which of the following preexisting conditions has been shown to go into remission in up to 62% of patients 6 yr after RYGB? 

  • A.

    Hypertension

  • B.

    Diabetes

  • C.

    Obesity

  • D.

    Obstructive sleep apnea

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