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Stomaphy X Worth It?

Aug 25, 2010
I was reading about endoscopic pouch reduction with the Stomaphy X device. For someone who has regained some weight post-gastric bypass surgery and wondering if Stomaphy X works/ is worth it?

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Dr. Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Dec 24, 2010
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