Decreased Leak Rate and Need for Reintervention with Use of Closed Suction Calibration System: a Bariatric Surgery Quality Improvement Project.

Yewande AlimiAlexander LofthusChamilka MerleMariana Vigiola CruzAriana MetchikIvanesa PardoTimothy Shope

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

The use of a standardized closed suction calibration system resulted in overall decreased leak rates, which was associated with a clinically significant decrease in additional interventions.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
bariatric surgery
patient safety
low cost
weight loss
obese patients
physical activity