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: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research