Endoscopic Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy in Patients with Anastomotic Leakage after Esophagectomy: A Single-Center Experience

Aim. To study the efficacy of E-VAC therapy for patients with anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy. Methods. Between January 2013 and April 2017, 12 patients underwent E-VAC therapy for the management of postoperative leakage. Their clinical features and endoscopic procedure details, therapy resu...

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Main Authors: Soo Min Noh, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Zeead AlGhamdi, Hyeong Ryul Kim, Yong-Hee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1697968