Author commentary on Lisanne M. D. Pattynama et al.

Lisanne M. D. Pattynama et al. Endoscopic vacuum therapy for anastomotic leakage after upper gastrointestinal surgery

A total of 38 patients treated with endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) for anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy or total gastrectomy were reviewed in this retrospective study, with 74 % being successfully managed. EVT was however found to be labor-intensive, with a median of six procedures required over a mean duration of 33 days. Future studies should focus on refining the EVT technique, including the use of intraluminal vs. intracavity EVT and the frequency of sponge exchange.

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Article published online:
26 October 2023