Current Status of Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy in the Management of Esophageal Perforations and Post-Operative Leaks

Esophageal wall defects, including perforations and postoperative leaks, are associated with high morbidity and mortality and pose a significant management challenge. In light of the high morbidity of surgical management or revision, in recent years, endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) has emerged as a...

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Main Authors: Imogen Livingstone, Lily Pollock, Bruno Sgromo, Sotiris Mastoridis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2021-11-01
Series:Clinical Endoscopy
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Online Access:http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-2021-240.pdf