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Leak rate by reinforcement type (sleeve and gastric bypass)
| Buttress material | Number of study arms | Event rate (high to low) | Number of patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 116 | 2.75 % | 26,023 |
| Glycolide copolymer | 52 | 2.61 % | 3693 |
| Oversuture | 92 | 2.45 % | 19,755 |
| Bovine pericardium | 41 | 1.28 % | 6838 |
Bovine pericardium versus none—p < 0.001; bovine pericardium versus oversuture—p < 0.001; bovine pericardium versus glycolide copolymer—p < 0.01
