Effects of Intraoperative Leak Testing on Postoperative Leak-related Outcomes after Primary Bariatric Surgery: An Analysis of the MBSAQIP Database
Intraoperative leak test (IOLT) is commonly performed to evaluate the integrity of an anastomosis or staple line during bariatric surgery. However, the utility of IOLT is controversial.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Kamthorn Yolsuriyan wong, Thammasin Ingviya, Chanon Kongkamol, Eric Marcotte, Bipan Chand Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
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