Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
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Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
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In a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, a portion of the stomach is removed, but the remaining stomach stays attached to the duodenum (the upper part of the small intestine). The duodenum is connected to the lower part of the small intestine. The food you eat then bypasses much of the small intestine, resulting in fewer calories absorbed and weight loss.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Last Updated | April 20, 2007 |
| Last updated: | April 20, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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