Diagnosis and contemporary management of anastomotic leaks after gastric bypass for obesity.

Gonzalez, Rodrigo; G Sarr, Michael; Daniel Smith, C; Baghai, Mercedeh; Kendrick, Michael; Szomstein, Samuel; Rosenthal, Raul; M Murr, Michel

doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2006.09.023

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Diagnosis and contemporary management of anastomotic leaks after gastric bypass for obesity.

Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons • Jan 1, 2007

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Authors:

Rodrigo Gonzalez

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Michael G Sarr

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C Daniel Smith

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leaks are a dreaded complication of bariatric surgery. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical presentation and outcomes of treatment in patients who develop anastomotic leaks after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for obesity. STUDY DESIGN: Prospectively collected d...

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