Clinical implantation of 92 VACStents in the upper gastrointestinal tract of 50 patients—applicability and safety analysis of an innovative endoscopic concept

Clinical implantation of 92 VACStents in the upper gastrointestinal tract of 50 patients—applicability and safety analysis of an innovative endoscopic concept

IntroductionEndoscopic 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 of wound cavities to improve clinical outcomes. In con...

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Main Authors: J. Lange, J. Knievel, D. Wichmann, G. Kähler, F. Wiedbrauck, T. Hellmich, M. Kandler, J. Bernhardt, D. Scholz, T. Beyna, J. Hausmann, E. Wedi, M. Ellrichmann, U. Hügle, A. J. Dormann, C. F. Eisenberger, M. M. Heiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
endoscopic treatment by vacuum therapy (EVT)
upper gastrointestinal wall defects
anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophagectomy
VACStent
preemptive therapy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1182094/full

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