title: Management of an Esojejunal Intrathoracic Leak Using an Endoscopic Vacuum-assisted Closure Technique.
abstract: Management of intrathoracic anastomotic leaks remains an important clinical challenge. We describe a case about a patient with intrathoracic esophageal anastomotic leaks after oesogastrectomy. Ndoscopic Vacuum-assisted closure technique today is an effective alternative in the treatment of anastomotic leaks after upper gastrointestinal tract surgery.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery †Radiology Department ‡Gastroenterology Unit, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, France.
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Barabino
authors.forename: Alexandre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Filippello
authors.forename: Amine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brek
authors.forename: Muriel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cuilleron
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Dumas
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rinaldi
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Porcheron
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002299:Cardia / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D015607:Stents; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D015503:Surgical Sponges