Management of an Esojejunal Intrathoracic Leak Using an Endoscopic Vacuum-assisted Closure Technique

Gabriele Barabino; Alexandre Filippello; Amine Brek; Muriel Cuilleron; Olivier Dumas; Leslie Rinaldi; Jack Porcheron

doi:10.1097/SLE.0000000000000393

Management of an Esojejunal Intrathoracic Leak Using an Endoscopic Vacuum-assisted Closure Technique

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2017 Jun;27(3):e26-e27. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000393.

Authors

Gabriele Barabino¹, Alexandre Filippello, Amine Brek, Muriel Cuilleron, Olivier Dumas, Leslie Rinaldi, Jack Porcheron

Affiliation

¹ *Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery †Radiology Department ‡Gastroenterology Unit, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, France.

PMID: 28383315
DOI: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000393

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adenocarcinoma / surgery
Aged
Anastomosis, Surgical
Anastomotic Leak / etiology
Anastomotic Leak / surgery
Cardia / surgery
Esophagectomy / adverse effects
Esophagoscopy / methods*
Esophagus / surgery
Gastrectomy / adverse effects
Humans
Jejunum / surgery
Male
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / methods*
Recurrence
Reoperation
Stents
Stomach Neoplasms / surgery
Surgical Sponges