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Leak rate by reinforcement type for sleeve gastrectomy
| Buttress material | Number of study arms | Event rate (high to low) | Number of patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 35 | 3.27 % | 3958 |
| Glycolide copolymer | 33 | 3.25 % | 1850 |
| Oversuture | 47 | 2.70 % | 6141 |
| Bovine pericardium | 16 | 1.83 % | 1678 |
Bovine pericardium versus none—p < 0.01; bovine pericardium versus oversuture—p < 0.05; bovine pericardium versus glycolide copolymer—p < 0.01
