Trends in Drain Utilization in Bariatric Surgery: an Analysis of the MBSAQIP Database 2015-2017.

Benjamin L ClappCarlos LodeiroChristopher DodooGinger ColemanBabak SadriEllen WickerIra L SwinneyRobert CullenAlan Tyroch

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

Drains are still commonly used in bariatric patients. Over the study period, there was a decrease in the use of drains in both bypass and sleeve patients. Patients with a drain were more likely to have had a provocative test and a swallow study and have a higher rate of complications and mortality.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
bariatric surgery
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
weight loss
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
drug induced