Bariatrics

New bariatrics study results from La Sapienza University described

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 24th, 2009

"Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining popularity as a ''per se'' bariatric procedure due to its effectiveness on weight loss and comorbidity resolution. The most feared and life-threatening complication after LSG is the staple line leak and its management is still a debated issue," researchers in Rome, Italy report.

"of this paper is to analyze the incidence of leak and the treatment solutions adopted in a consecutive series of 200 LSG. From October 2002 to November 2008, 200 patients underwent LSG. Nineteen patients (9.5%) had a body mass index (BMI) of > 60 kg/m(2). A 48-Fr bougie is used to obtain an 80-120-ml gastric pouch. An oversewing running...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-08-24)

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