Endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT) is a safe technique, showing promising results in the treatment of leakages of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of ENPT in the management of proximal staple line leak after sleeve gastrectomy.
Clinical data of 40 cases of post-SG proximal staple line leak treated with ENPT are analysed. Success is defined as resolution of the fistula with no further need for intervention (surgical or endoscopic).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Endoscopic placement of a sponge in/at staple line leaks under negative pressure.
Klinikum Vest GmbH
Recklinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Number of patients with closure of staple line leak
Resolution of the fistula with no further need for intervention (surgical or endoscopic).
Time frame: up to 16 weeks
Number of endoscopic interventions
Number of endoscopic interventions in each patient
Time frame: up to 16 weeks
Hospital stay
Time of hospital stay for each patient
Time frame: up to 24 weeks
Mortality
Mortality rate during hospital stay
Time frame: up to 24 weeks
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