Economic Burden of Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy Compared to Alternative Therapy Methods in Patients with Anastomotic Leakage After Esophagectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-021-04955-w
Abstract: Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) has become a promising option in the management of anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophagectomy. However, EVT is an effortful approach associated with multiple interventions. In this study, we conduct a comparative… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic vacuum; vacuum therapy; anastomotic leakage; therapy ... See more keywords
Role of endoscopic vacuum therapy, internal drainage, and stents for postbariatric leaks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2019.06.005
Abstract: Background and Aims Therapeutic endoscopy plays a major role in the management of postbariatric anastomotic leaks, offering an effective treatment alternative to repeated surgery. In recent years, management has been moving from bridging and closing… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum therapy; internal drainage; therapy internal; therapy ... See more keywords
Endoluminal vacuum therapy in the management of a large gastrobronchial fistula
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2020.06.005
Abstract: Transthoracic esophagectomywith gastric reconstruction is associated with a high postoperative morbidity rate of 40% to 50%. Gastropulmonary fistula is a rare adverse event of esophagectomy with a reported incidence rate of 0.8% to 3.9% with… read more here.
Keywords: endoluminal vacuum; therapy management; vacuum therapy; fistula ... See more keywords
Endoscopic vacuum therapy with open-pore film drainage for colonic anastomotic leakage in a morbidly obese patient.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-0805-0934
Abstract: Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EndoVAC) is a well-established treatment for anastomotic leakage after rectal surgery and there are a variety of other possible applications [1, 2]. In the literature, there is only one case of EndoVAC… read more here.
Keywords: anastomotic leakage; morbidly obese; vacuum therapy; endoscopic vacuum ... See more keywords
Tube-in-tube endoscopic vacuum therapy for the closure of upper gastrointestinal fistulas, leaks, and perforations.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1774-4630
Abstract: BACKGROUND : Although endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) has been successfully used to treat postoperative upper gastrointestinal (UGI) wall defects, its use demands special materials and several endoscopic treatment sessions. Herein, we propose a technical modification of… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum therapy; endoscopic vacuum; tube tube; upper gastrointestinal ... See more keywords
Modified endoscopic vacuum therapy for duodenal hemorrhage in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1803-4445
Abstract: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is eventually needed in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) [1]. Hemorrhage is a frequent complication in these patients, including gastrointestinal bleeding, mainly caused by increased… read more here.
Keywords: severe acute; vacuum therapy; endoscopic vacuum; patients severe ... See more keywords
Endoscopic vacuum therapy in a patient without nasal access
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1981-1880
Abstract: Usually, upper gastrointestinal (GI) vacuum therapy is delivered through a nasal tube [1]. Herein we report a case in which this access route was not feasible. A 44-year-old man with a previous medical history of… read more here.
Keywords: tube; vacuum therapy; gastrostomy tube; endoscopic vacuum ... See more keywords
Endoscopic vacuum therapy versus stent treatment of esophageal anastomotic leaks (ESOLEAK): study protocol for a prospective randomized phase 2 trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05315-4
Abstract: Background Intrathoracic anastomotic leaks represent a major complication after Ivor Lewis esophagectomy. There are two promising endoscopic treatment strategies in the case of leaks: the placement of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) or endoscopic vacuum therapy… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic vacuum; trial; treatment; vacuum therapy ... See more keywords
Effective and alternative treatment of anastomotic leak after gastrojejunal bypass: endoluminal vacuum therapy.
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DOI: 10.17235/reed.2023.9675/2023
Abstract: Anastomotic leak (AL) after with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has a morbidity rate to 53% and it can be potentially lethal (mortality rate from 0.5 to 10%). In these cases, surgery is usually a challenge,… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum therapy; anastomotic leak; bypass; endoluminal vacuum ... See more keywords
Intrathoracic vacuum therapy for the therapy of pleural empyema—a systematic review and analysis of the literature
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-1188
Abstract: Background Pleural empyema is a serious and potentially deadly disease leading to a significant burden on health care systems. Conservative and surgical treatment results remain poor, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Patients with pleural… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; pleural empyema; vacuum therapy; therapy ... See more keywords
Effects of Red and Infrared Laser Therapy in Patients with Tinnitus: A Double-Blind, Clinical, Randomized Controlled Study Combining Light with Ultrasound, Drugs and Vacuum Therapy
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm13040581
Abstract: Background: tinnitus is a symptom with no specific cause known to date, and there are no associated pharmacogenomics of hearing disorders and no FDA-approved drugs for tinnitus treatment. The effectiveness of drug treatments is not… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum therapy; therapy; tinnitus; transmeatal lllt ... See more keywords