The effect of postoperative CPAP use on anastomotic and staple line leakage after bariatric surgery

SNH Reijers, LMG Nijland, PFN Bosschieter… - Sleep and …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose Almost two-thirds of the population undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) suffers from
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard
treatment for moderate to severe OSA and is recommended in patients undergoing BS
perioperatively. A severe and dreaded complication after BS is anastomotic leakage. There
is theoretical concern that perioperative CPAP use may result in increased distension of the
gastrointestinal tract and increase the risk of developing an anastomotic leakage. The aim of …
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