Treatment of anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery by endoluminal vacuum therapy with the VACStent avoiding a stoma - a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03426-5
Abstract: Purpose Anastomotic leak (AL) represents the most relevant and devastating complication in colorectal surgery. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) using the VACStent is regarded as a significant improvement in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal wall defects.… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; vacstent; anastomotic leak; vacuum therapy ... See more keywords
Clinical implantation of 92 VACStents in the upper gastrointestinal tract of 50 patients—applicability and safety analysis of an innovative endoscopic concept
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1182094
Abstract: Introduction Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) has emerged as a promising treatment option for upper gastrointestinal wall defects, offering benefits such as evacuation of secretions and removal of wound debris by suction, and reduction and healing… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic; upper gastrointestinal; vacstent; analysis ... See more keywords