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Background Anastomotic insufficiency in esophageal anastomosis and esophageal defects of other etiology are very severe complications. For anastomotic insufficiency in the rectum, endoscopic vacuum therapy has already been used successfully. The authors used vacuum therapy for anastomotic defects and other lesions of the esophagus. Methods Between November 2006 and September 2009, 10 patients (5...
Background The management of anastomotic leakage and iatrogenic esophageal perforation has shifted over recent decades from aggressive surgery to conservative and, recently, endoscopic therapy alternatives. The authors present their results for endoscopic vacuum therapy used to treat both entities. Methods In the authors’ institution, 17 cases of anastomotic leakage and 7 cases of iatrogenic perforation...
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