Which bariatric procedure involves surgeons slipping an inflatable silicon band around the stomach?
A) gastric bypass
B) elastic bypass
C) banding
D) ballooning
E) duodenal switch

Question

Which bariatric procedure involves surgeons slipping an inflatable silicon band around the stomach?​ 
A) ​gastric bypass 
B) ​elastic bypass 
C) ​banding 
D) ​ballooning 
E) ​duodenal switch

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bariatric procedure that involves surgeons slipping an inflatable silicon band around the stomach is known as banding. The other options, such as gastric bypass, elastic bypass, ballooning, and duodenal switch, do not involve the use of a silicon band.

Which Bariatric Procedure Involves Surgeons Slipping an Inflatable Silicon Band