Background Endoscopic techniques have become the first-line therapy in bariatric surgery-
related complications such as leaks and fistulas. We performed a systematic review and …

Background Upper gastrointestinal fistulas, leaks, and perforations represent a high cost
burden to health systems worldwide, with high morbidity and mortality rates for affected …

Transmural defects of the gastrointestinal tract can be classified into 3 distinct entities—leak,
perforation, and fistula. Each arises from different mechanisms and is managed accordingly …

Background: Bariatric surgery leaks result in significant morbidity and mortality. Experts
report variable therapeutic approaches, without uniform guidelines or consensus. Objective …

Anastomotic defects are deleterious complications after either oncologic or bariatric surgery,
leading to high morbidity and mortality. Besides surgical revision in early stages or instable …

Objective Recently, there has been a burgeoning interest in the utilization of customized
bariatric stents (CBS) for management of sleeve gastrectomy leak (SGL). We aimed to …

Background Despite the low rates of complications of bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal leaks
are major adverse events that increase post-operative morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic …

Purpose Gastric staple line leakage (GL) is a serious complication of laparoscopic sleeve
gastrectomy (LSG), with a specific mortality ranging from 0.2 to 3.7%. The current treatment …

Background Gastrointestinal (GI) fistula is a life-threatening condition and a therapeutic
challenge. Endoscopic approaches include mucosal abrasion, clip closure, or stent …

Background The management of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy leaks remains a
challenge. This can be treated with placement of self-expandable metal stents, which are …