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Endoscopic vacuum therapy for esophageal perforations and leakages.
- Source :
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Endoscopy international open [Endosc Int Open] 2015 Dec; Vol. 3 (6), pp. E554-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Aug 11. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Background and Study Aims: Injuries to the esophageal wall, such as perforations and anastomotic leaks, are serious complications of surgical and endoscopic interventions. Since 2006, a new treatment has been introduced, in the form of endoscopically placed vacuum sponge therapy.<br />Patients and Methods: Between April 2012 and October 2014, 10 patients (5 men and 5 women) aged 57 to 94 years were treated at our institution using endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) in the upper gastrointestinal tract.<br />Results: The defect in the esophageal wall was successfully closed in seven of the 10 patients (70 %). No severe complications occurred.<br />Conclusions: EVT is a valuable tool for management of defects in the esophageal wall and should be considered as a treatment option for patients with this condition.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2364-3722
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Endoscopy international open
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26716111
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1392568