VacStent as a novel therapeutic approach for esophageal perforations and anastomotic leaks– a systematic review of the literature

VacStent as a novel therapeutic approach for esophageal perforations and anastomotic leaks– a systematic review of the literature

Abstract Background Perforation and anastomotic leak (AL) of the esophagus remain a dreaded complication for surgeons, endoscopists and patients. The VacStent is a novel endoscopic device, combining the benefits of a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) and endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT). This sys...

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Main Authors: Dimitrios Kehagias, Sameh Abogabal, Charalampos Lampropoulos, Muhammad Ijlal Haider, Ioannis Kehagias, Prashant Jain, Vincent Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Esophageal perforation
Anastomotic leak
Endoscopic vacuum therapy
VacStent
Upper Gastrointestinal tract
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-025-03067-5
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