Management of gastric leaks after sleeve gastrectomy with endoluminal vacuum (E-Vac) therapy

Sleeve gastrectomy has become a popular weight loss procedure, but it is associated with staple line leak resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Current management options range from endoscopic techniques (predominantly stent placement) to surgical intervention.The purpose of this study was to recognize endoluminal vacuum (E-Vac) therapy as a viable option for use in anastomotic leaks of sleeve gastrectomies.This study took place at Baylor...