Endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT) of a spontaneous oesophageal rupture (Boerhaave’s syndrome) with peritonitis – a new treatment option

Endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT) of a spontaneous oesophageal rupture (Boerhaave’s syndrome) with peritonitis – a new treatment option

Boerhaave’s syndrome is a life-threatening disease with high mortality and morbidity. Endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT) can be used to treat oesophageal perforations.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Loske Gunnar, Albers Katrin, Mueller Christian T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2021-04-01
Series:Innovative Surgical Science
Subjects:
boerhaave
drainage
endoscopic vacuum therapy
endoscopy
oesophagus
perforation
peritonitis
nasogastric tube
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/iss-2020-0043

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1515/iss-2020-0043

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