Endoluminal Therapies for Esophageal Perforations and Leaks.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2018

Keywords

Endoluminal clips; Endoluminal therapy; Endoluminal vacuum therapy; Endoscopic vacuum therapy; Esophageal perforation; Esophageal stents; Anastomotic Leak; Esophageal Perforation/diagnosis; Esophageal Perforation/etiology; Esophageal Perforation/surgery; Esophagoscopy/methods; Esophagus/injuries; Esophagus/surgery; Humans; Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy; Prosthesis Implantation; Rupture; Stents; Surgical Instruments; Wound Closure Techniques

Abstract

Esophageal perforation has historically been a devastating condition resulting in high morbidity and mortality. The use of endoluminal therapies to treat esophageal leaks and perforations has grown exponentially over the last decade and offers many advantages over traditional surgical intervention in the appropriate circumstances. New interventional endoscopic techniques, including endoscopic clips, covered metal stents, and endoluminal vacuum therapy, have been developed over the last several years to manage esophageal perforation in an attempt to decrease the related morbidity and mortality.

Clinical Institute

Digestive Health

Department

Gastroenterology

Department

Surgery

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