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Efficacy and Safety of Stents in the Treatment of Fistula After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Ossamu Okazaki, Wanderley M. Bernardo, Vitor O. Brunaldi, Cesar C. de Clemente Junior, Maurício K. Minata, Diogo T. H. de Moura, Thiago F. de Souza, Josemberg Marins Campos, Marco Aurélio Santo, Eduardo G. H. de Moura

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 6/2018

Abstract

Fistula development is a serious complication after bariatric surgery. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of fistula closure and complications associated with endoscopic stent treatment of fistulas, developed after bariatric surgeries, particularly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and gastric sleeve (GS). Studies involving patients with fistula after RYGB or GS and those who received stent treatment only were selected. The analyzed outcomes were overall success rate of fistula closure, mean number of stents per patient, mean stent dwelling time, and procedure-associated complications. Current evidence from identified studies demonstrates that, in selected patients, endoscopic stent treatment of fistulas after GS or RYGB can be safe and effective.

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Title: Efficacy and Safety of Stents in the Treatment of Fistula After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Ossamu Okazaki
Wanderley M. Bernardo
Vitor O. Brunaldi
Cesar C. de Clemente Junior
Maurício K. Minata
Diogo T. H. de Moura
Thiago F. de Souza
Josemberg Marins Campos
Marco Aurélio Santo
Eduardo G. H. de Moura
Publication date: 01-06-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 6/2018
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3236-6

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