An alternative view on the necessity of EGD before sleeve gastrectomy.

CONCLUSIONS: EGD prior to sleeve gastrectomy and biopsies obtained in line with the Sydney protocol predict Staple Line Leak risk.
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Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery - June 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Peker KD, Sahbaz NA, Seyit H, Kones O, Gumusoglu AY, Alis H Tags: Surg Obes Relat Dis Source Type: research