Endoscopic treatment of leaks after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using MEGA esophageal covered stents
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5900-7
Abstract: BackgroundSleeve gastrectomy has become one of the main bariatric procedures over the last few years. This can be explained by the relative simplicity and high effectiveness of this method. Yet, it causes complications as any… read more here.
Keywords: treatment leaks; gastrectomy; leaks laparoscopic; sleeve gastrectomy ... See more keywords
Don't be afraid of black holes: Vacuum sponge and vacuum stent treatment of leaks in the upper GI tract—a case series and mini-review
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1168541
Abstract: The treatment of leaks in the upper gastrointestinal tract has been revolutionized by the advent of covered self-expanding metal stents (cSEMS), endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), and recently, vacuum stent therapy (VST). In this retrospective study,… read more here.
Keywords: leaks upper; series; tract; treatment leaks ... See more keywords