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Original Source: Management of Esophageal Perforation and Anastomotic Leak by Transluminal Drainage.
INTRODUCTION: The management of esophageal perforations and leaks remains a challenge. Although there are broad management principles, each situation may require a different surgical approach. The aim of this report was to describe the management of these esophageal crises by transluminal drainage via a transabdominal approach. METHODS: Between 2005 and 2009, patients with anastomotic or gastric staple line leak (n = 4) or esophageal perforation (n = 2) underwent transabdominal surgery and translumi...
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Diclofenac increases risk for anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery
The use of cyclo-oxygenase-2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increases the risk for anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery, research shows.
Objectives To evaluate the effect of postoperative use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on anastomotic leakage requiring reoperation after colorectal resection.Design Cohort study......
Surgery-free ileostomy removal shows promise
Temporary percutaneous ileostomy following rectal resection is as effective at preventing anastomotic leakage as conventional loop ileostomy, show the results of an Italian study.
Given Imaging introduces new esophageal manometry analysis solution
Given Imaging has introduced a new version of esophageal manometry analysis solution, designed for use in the company's ManoScan ESO test to assess esophageal motor function.
Metabolic Imaging For Esophageal Cancer Patients Can Increase Life Expectancy
For those with esophageal cancer, initial staging of the disease is of particular importance as it determines whether to opt for a curative treatment or palliative treatment. Research presented in the...
Untreated Heartburn May Raise Risk for Esophageal Cancer, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Rates of esophageal cancer have surged due to a lack of awareness about what causes the disease and how it can be prevented, experts say. The esophagus is the m...
Pre-op Treatments Boost Survival for Esophageal Cancer Patients: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 30 -- Patients with esophageal cancer who receive chemotherapy and radiation before surgery have better outcomes, Dutch researchers report. "We think that patients with esophageal cance...
More Stomach, Esophageal Cancers Seen in AIDS Patients Than Others
SATURDAY, Oct. 6 -- AIDS patients are at higher risk for esophageal and stomach cancers, as well as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed U.S. data collected from 1980 t...
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Systemic inflammatory response syndrome as a predictor of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy.
PURPOSE: Esophageal anastomotic leakage is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy. We conducted this study to elucidate how anastomotic leakage affect...
BACKGROUND: Results are conflicting and no population-based studies are available regarding the postoperative mortality after intrathoracic anastomotic leakage. The current study addressed the unselec...
Oncologic impact of anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection for rectal cancer.
Anastomotic leakage is a severe complication after rectal cancer surgery. This review article is focused in the incidence, the risk factors, the management and the oncologic impact of anastomotic leak...
Anastomotic leakage after colonic resection.
The aim of this study is to present the diagnosis and management of anastomotic leakage after colon resection. Early diagnosis and urgent therapeutic intervention are required in order to avert life-t...
Diagnosis and definition of anastomotic leakage from the radiologist's perspective.
Anastomotic leakage is a typical complication in gastrointestinal surgery. The frequency of occurrence and symptoms depend on the location of the intervention in the gastrointestinal tract. Consensus...
