The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Effectiveness of fibrin sealant application on the development of staple line complications after sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective randomized trial. Ann Surg 2018; 268: 762-768.

Published: 19th December 2018

Authors: Rebibo L, Dhahri A, Chati R, Cosse C, Huet E, Regimbeau J-M et al.

Conclusion

The application of glue did not affect staple line complication rates in this study that included 586 procedures: 2 versus 1.3 per cent with no glue, P=0.52. There were no differences in any of the secondary endpoints either.

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