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Endoscopic techniques in the management of esophagojejunal dehiscence after total gastrectomy

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Anastomotic dehiscence after upper GI surgery is associated with high morbidity and mortality; however, endoscopy is often used in such treatments.1-7 Endoscopy can provide diversion of enteral flow (stents) and drainage of sepsis (both internally and externally).

Source: VideoGIE

DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2017.01.019

Authors: Komdej Thanavachirasin, Eric Marcotte, Pornthep Prathanvanich, Bipan Chand

Institutions: Loyola University Chicago, Loyola Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000