The esophagus traverses three body compartments (neck, thorax, and abdomen) and is
surrounded at each level by vital organs. Injuries to the esophagus may be classified as …

Mediastinitis continues to be an important and life-threatening complication after median
sternotomy despite advances in prevention and treatment strategies, with an incidence of …

Background: Endosonography [endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration
and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided transbronchial needle aspiration] is …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to familiarize radiologists with the specific
characteristics of foreign bodies, obtained from image interpretation, to guide further …

Leakage from the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction can be lethal due to
uncontrolled contamination of the mediastinum. The most predominant risk factors for the …

Background and study aims Esophageal defects (leaks, fistulas, and perforations) are
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endoluminal vacuum-assisted closure …

Background Esophageal perforation is a serious disease with a high morbidity and mortality
rate. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a new endoscopic treatment option, which is used …

Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) after oesophagectomy and oesophageal perforations
are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Minimally invasive endoscopy is often …

Background Mediastinitis is a rare but severe infection, defined as an inflammation of the
connective tissues and structures within the mediastinum. Due to its proximity to vital …

Diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on the esophagus or adjacent organs are
responsible for nearly half of all esophageal perforations. If not recognized at the time of the …