Which of the following surgical procedures would treat stones in the digestive system?
A) hernioplasty
B) exploratory laparotomy
C) diverticulectomy
D) choledocholithotripsy
D
Explanation: A choledocholithotripsy is the surgical crushing of stones in the common bile duct. A hernioplasty would be a hernia repair. An exploratory laparotomy is an incision into the abdomen and visualization into the abdomen. A diverticulectomy removes a diverticulum.
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