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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1182094/full |
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