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Schintler, M; Maier, A; Matzi, V; Smolle-Jüttner, FM.
Vacuum assisted closure system in the management of cervical anastomotic leakage after gastric pull-up.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2004; 3(1): 92-94. Doi: 10.1016/S1569-9293(03)00212-3 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Maier Alfred; Schintler Michael
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Matzi Veronika; Smolle-Juettner Freyja-Maria
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Abstract:: We propose the use of the vacuum assisted closure (VAC) system for the management of cervical anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy and reconstruction by gastric pull-up. The VAC system converts the open cervical wound into a controlled closed wound with major advantages: No need of a nasogastric tube for decompression, no need of a nasoenteric tube for feeding because of the possibility to maintain a semisolid oral diet and no need of frequent daily changes of dressings.