Double Baltazar Procedure for Repair of Gastric Leakage Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy from Two Sites: Case Report of New Surgical Technique

ConclusionsDouble Baltazar technique is a successful and feasible treatment option for patients presenting with two gastric fistulae following sleeve gastrectomy. This is the first case report describing this new technique, and its success should encourage more similar trials and avoid more aggressive surgical options such as total gastrectomy or gastric bypass.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research