ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2023
Endoscopic Management of Postoperative Esophageal and Upper GI Defects-A Narrative Review.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Histological and transcriptomic changes associated with matrix metalloproteinase 9 upregulation in rat esophageal fistula.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- A minimally invasive approach to esophagojejunostomy leakage: a retrospective cohort study of the efficacy of endoscopic Histoacryl injection compared with conventional treatments.Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2026Article
- Esophageal Perforation during Bougie Calibration: Are Bariatric Surgeons Still Haunted by the Bo(u)gie Man?Obesity facts · 2026Article
- Recurrent Cervical Esophageal Fistula and Retroesophageal Abscess Following Surgical Management of Zenker's Diverticulum.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Post-POEM Esophageal Leak Successfully Managed With Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy.ACG case reports journal · 2026Article
- Interventional Endoscopy for the Management of Post-Surgical Leaks and Fistulas: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- First Report of Successful Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication Using the GERDx System to Treat Refractory GERD After Sleeve Gastrectomy.ACG case reports journal · 2026Article
- Suture traction-assisted bearclaw fistula closure: a case series describing a novel endoscopic technique for fistula closure.VideoGIE : an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy · 2025Article
- Addressing Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy: Insights from a Specialized Unit.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Therapeutic Intervention in Pediatric Endoscopy: Management of Postsurgical Complications and Bleeding.Visceral medicine · 2025Review
- A multimodal endoscopic approach for esophageal fistula closure.Endoscopy · 2024Article
- Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy Using a New "Fistula Sponge" in Treating Defects of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract-A Comparative, Retrospective Cohort Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- VAC-Stent in the Treatment of Post-Esophagectomy Anastomotic Leaks: A New "Kid on the Block" Who Marries the Best of Old Techniques-A Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Endoscopic Internal Drainage Achieving Successful Closure of Iatrogenic Pharyngoesophageal Fistula.ACG case reports journal · 2023Article
- Outcomes of Endoscopic Intervention Using Over-the-Scope Clips for Anastomotic Leakage Involving Secondary Fistula after Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Japanese Multicenter Case Series.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy of Upper Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leaks: How to Deal with the Challenges (with Video).Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Clinical implantation of 92 VACStents in the upper gastrointestinal tract of 50 patients-applicability and safety analysis of an innovative endoscopic concept.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
Anastomotic defects are deleterious complications after either oncologic or bariatric surgery, leading to high morbidity and mortality. Besides surgical revision in early stages or instable patients, endoscopic treatment has become the mainstay. To date, many options for endoscopic treatment in this setting exist, including fully covered metal stent placement, endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), endoscopic internal drainage with pigtail placement (EID), leak closure with through the scope or over the scope clips, endoluminal suturing, fibrin glue sealing and a combination of all these techniques. Current evidence is mostly based on retrospective single and multicenter studies. No guidelines exist in this important field. Treatment options have to be chosen upon each case individually, taking into account clinical and anatomic criteria, such as timing, size, infectious wound complications and hemodynamic stability. Local expertise and availability of treatment devices need to be taken into account whenever choosing a treatment strategy. This review aimed to present current treatment options in terms of effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages in order to guide the clinician for his decision making. Additionally, we aimed to provide a treatment algorithm.
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