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