Endoscopic vacuum therapy significantly improves clinical outcomes of anastomotic leakages after 2-stage, 3-stage, and transhiatal esophagectomies

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-538428
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.53842

Maier, Jonas ; Kandulski, Arne ; Donlon, N. E. ; Werner, Jens M. ; Mehrl, Alexander ; Müller, Martina ; Doenecke, Axel ; Schlitt, Hans J.

; Hornung, Matthias

; Weiss, A. R. R.

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Abstract

Background Anastomotic leakages after esophagectomies continue to constitute significant morbidity and mortality. Intrathoracic anastomoses pose a high risk for mediastinitis, sepsis, and death, if a leak is not addressed timely and appropriately. However, there are no standardized treatment recommendations or algorithms as for how to treat these leakages. Methods The study included all ...