Vacuum-Assisted Closure Treats Refractory Esophageal Leak in a Pediatric Patient.
Cureus
; 15(2): e35257, 2023 Feb.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36968879
ABSTRACT
Esophageal perforations can have iatrogenic and non-iatrogenic causes. Early identification is a predictor of good outcomes. When identified, perforations can be managed conservatively with wide drainage or repaired surgically. Endoscopic esophageal vacuum-assisted closure may be used as a definitive treatment, particularly in scenarios where conservative management and primary surgical repair fail to achieve complete healing. We present such a scenario advocating for the consideration of endoscopic esophageal vacuum-assisted closure in patients with refractory esophageal leaks.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cureus
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos