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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-120442
Stent-over-sponge (SOS): a novel technique complementing endosponge therapy for foregut leaks and perforations
Publication History
submitted 16 May 2017
accepted after revision 21 August 2017
Publication Date:
27 October 2017 (online)
Abstract
Background and study aims Endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) has evolved as a promising option for endoscopic treatment of foregut wall injuries in addition to the classic closure techniques using clips or stents. To improve vacuum force and maintain esophageal passage, we combined endosponge treatment with a partially covered self-expandable metal stent (stent-over-sponge; SOS).
Patients and methods Twelve patients with infected upper gastrointestinal wall defects were treated with the SOS technique.
Results Indications for SOS were anastomotic leakage after surgery (n = 11) and chronic foregut fistula (n = 1). SOS treatment was used as a first-line treatment in seven patients with a success rate of 71.4 % (5/7) and as a second-line treatment after failed previous EVT treatment in five patients (success rate 80 %; 4/5). Overall, SOS treatment was successful in 75 % of patients (9/12). No severe adverse events occurred.
Conclusion SOS is an effective method to treat severely infected foregut wall defects in patients where EVT has failed, and also as a first-line treatment. Comparative prospective studies are needed to confirm our preliminary results.
* Contributed equally to this work.
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