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What is the difference between a sleeve gastrectomy and a duodenal switch?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Good reference: This may help: http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/duodenal-switch.html

Answered 1/23/2016

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