Abstract
Intrathoracic esophageal anastomotic leaks are a
feared complication of esophageal surgery. Beyond surgical
drainage, therapeutic endoscopic intervention is
increasingly indicated to effect closure of acute perforations,
leaks, and fistulae. Conventional endoscopic
clips and self-expanding stents are in the front line of
endoscopic therapy, but even with these standard approaches,
healing may remain elusive. This case report
describes the use of two complementary secondary closure
methods, Surgisis Soft Tissue Graft (Cook Biotech
Inc, West Lafayette, IN) and the Over-The-Scope-
Clipping system (OTSC system; Ovesco Endoscopy
GmbH, Tuebingen, Germany) to resolve a recalcitrant
esophageal fistula.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 647-650 |
Numero di pagine | 4 |
Rivista | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
Volume | 72 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2010 |
Keywords
- Esopohageal fistula