Background Open esophagectomy (OE) is associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIO) reduces complications in resectable …

Anastomotic leakage following total gastrectomy or esophagectomy is a significant
complication that considerably increases postoperative mortality. The location of the …

Background Perforations and anastomotic leakages of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract
cause a high morbidity and mortality rate. Only limited data exist for endoscopic vacuum …

A gastrointestinal (GI) transmural defect is defined as total rupture of the GI wall, and these
defects can be divided into three categories: perforations, leaks, and fistulas. Surgical …

Background Anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy is a life-threatening complication.
No comparative outcome analyses for the different treatment regimens are yet available …

Background Postoperative, iatrogenic or spontaneous upper gastrointestinal defects result
in significant morbidity and mortality of the patients. In the last few years, endoscopic …

Background Endoscopic vacuum therapy is a novel option for the management of
esophageal leaks. This study compares endoscopic vacuum therapy versus placement of …

Background Esophageal perforations and postoperative leakage of esophagogastrostomy
are considered to be life-threatening conditions due to the development of mediastinitis and …

Endoscopic management of leakages and perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract has
gained great importance as it avoids the morbidity and mortality of surgical intervention. In …

Introduction Upper intestinal leaks and perforations are associated with high morbidity and
mortality rates. Despite the growing experience using endoscopically placed stents, the …