Endoscopic Vacuum-assisted Closure in a Patient with an Overtube-induced Esophageal Perforation

An esophageal perforation is one of the most fatal clinical events, with a mortality rate of up to 21%. This may arise postoperatively or post-endoscopically. In the past, surgical treatment, such as an esophagectomy, was performed these cases. However, the procedure was challenging and had a high r...

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Main Authors: Yuri Kim, Seokin Kang, Ji Yong Ahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research 2021-12-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
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Online Access:http://www.helicojournal.org/upload/pdf/kjhugr-2021-0032.pdf
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