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ArticleOperative techniques in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : a comparative atlas : an official publication of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery2025

Customized Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy for Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy.

Aroub Alkaaki, Daniela Molena

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Article in Operative techniques in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : a comparative atlas : an official publication of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Aroub AlkaakiThoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.
Daniela MolenaThoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.

Funding

X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHYP30CA008748 · NCI · SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RES · PI Nicholas D Socci · 1985 to 2026
$347.4M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA008748
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Endoluminal vacuum therapy is a promising minimally invasive technique that promotes the healing of anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy. It offers an effective alternative to major surgical intervention. However, its widespread use is limited by the need for multiple sponge exchanges and the lack of commercially available systems. This paper presents a practical approach to creating a customized endoluminal vacuum therapy system, with the aim of improving accessibility and patient care.

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anastomotic leakcomplicationsEndoluminal vacuum therapyEsophagectomy

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PMID41267817
PMCPMC12629286

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