Feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of endoscopic vacuum therapy for intrathoracic anastomotic leakage following transthoracic esophageal resection
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DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-01651-6
Abstract: Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Especially intrathoracic anastomotic leakage leads to life-threatening complications. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) for anastomotic leakage after transthoracic… read more here.
Keywords: leakage; intrathoracic anastomotic; esophageal resection; anastomotic leakage ... See more keywords