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How does Dr. Almanza check for leaks during and after surgery?

April 26, 2017almanza Dr leaks surgery

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How does Dr. Almanza check for leaks during and after surgery?

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Once the stomach is removed, it is filled with CO2 in order to check for a leak while in the operating room. If everything is fine, the surgery will continue. After surgery, the staff at Emmanuel Medical Center does a blue-dye test in order to confirm that there is no leak.