Failure of gastric partitioning for morbid obesity.
Early failure of gastric partitioning for morbid obesity may result from staple disruption or stomal dilation. We believe suture reinforcement of the gastric staple line and stomal calibration are important in the prevention of this occurrence.
D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques