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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2014; 20(38): 13904-13910
Published online Oct 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.13904
Published online Oct 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.13904
Figure 1 Algorithm for the workup of abdominal pain post sleeve gastrectomy, when a leak is suspected.
CBCD: Complete blood count with differential; CRP: C-reactive protein; CT: Computed tomography; PO: Per os; IV: Intravenous; GI: Gastrointestinal.
Figure 2 Algorithm for the management of a gastric leak post sleeve gastrectomy.
NPO: Nil per os; IV: Intravenous; PPI: Proton pump inhibitor; TPN: Total parenteral nutrition; GI: Gastrointestinal.
- Citation: Abou Rached A, Basile M, El Masri H. Gastric leaks post sleeve gastrectomy: Review of its prevention and management. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(38): 13904-13910
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i38/13904.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.13904