Endoscopic septotomy as a treatment for leaks after sleeve gastrectomy

Conclusion Endoscopic septotomy is safe and effective for management of chronic leaks after LSG. Associated non-selective dilatation may be a crucial step to allow distal patency and axis rectification for appropriate leak closure. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - January 7, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Diaz, Ramon Welsh, Leonard K. Perez, Juan Esteban Narvaez, Andres Davalos, Gerardo Portenier, Dana Guerron, A. Daniel Tags: Original article Source Type: research