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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy2025

Isolation techniques for gastrointestinal tract defects: Two case reports.

Aleksei A Kashintsev, Roman Vladimirovich Eselevich, Dmitry Aleksandrovich Surov, Oleg Valeryevich Balyura, Vitali Proutski

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Aleksei A KashintsevPANDICA LTD, London WC1N 3ES, United Kingdom. alexey.kashintsev@pandica.com.
Roman Vladimirovich EselevichNaval Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg 197758, Saint-Peterburg, Russia.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich SurovNaval Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg 197758, Saint-Peterburg, Russia.
Oleg Valeryevich BalyuraNaval Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg 197758, Saint-Peterburg, Russia.
Vitali ProutskiPANDICA LTD, London WC1N 3ES, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

backgroundGastrointestinal (GI) tract injuries and defects form a heterogeneous group of conditions often presenting with fistula formation. Management depends on factors such as defect number, anatomical location, and patient status, requiring a therapy that addresses multiple etiopathogenic factors. CASE SUMMARY: We present two cases of patients who underwent total gastrectomy for gastric malignancy. A combined therapeutic approach was employed, based on isolating the injury site with local vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy and simultaneous enteral nutrition. This method facilitated successful healing and enabled the identification of previously undetected defects not recognized by conventional diagnostics.

conclusionThe combination of injury site isolation, local VAC therapy, and enteral feeding proved to be safe, effective, and easily adaptable to standard surgical practice. This approach may expand surgical options in the treatment of GI tract injuries and defects.

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Acute pancreatitisAnastomotic leakageCase reportEnteral nutritionFistulasGastric cancerVAC therapy

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