Figure: Bypassing Part of the Digestive Tract

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Bypassing Part of the Digestive Tract

Bypassing Part of the Digestive Tract

In gastric bypass, part of the stomach is detached from the rest, creating a small pouch. The pouch is connected to a lower part of the small intestine.

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