Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2024; 16(11): 3471-3483
Published online Nov 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i11.3471
Table 2 Type of first treatment adopted and corresponding mean diameter of the esophageal fistula
Type of first treatment adopted
Fistula diameter in mm
Endoscopic suture13.00 ± 9.90
Surgical suture + drainage12.00 ± 1.53
SEMS22.00 ± 6.21
EVAC25.78 ± 20.16
EDPC2.50 ± 0.59
tSVFem8.21 ± 4.24
Lateral esophagostomy (esophageal fistula)32.50 ± 24.74
Cervicotomy + gauze packing15.00 ± 2.60
Four-side hole nasogastric tube + intermitted suction3.53 ± 4.56

  • Citation: Nachira D, Calabrese G, Senatore A, Pontecorvi V, Kuzmych K, Belletatti C, Boskoski I, Meacci E, Biondi A, Raveglia F, Bove V, Congedo MT, Vita ML, Santoro G, Petracca Ciavarella L, Lococo F, Punzo G, Trivisonno A, Petrella F, Barbaro F, Spada C, D'Ugo D, Cioffi U, Margaritora S. How to preserve the native or reconstructed esophagus after perforations or postoperative leaks: A multidisciplinary 15-year experience. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16(11): 3471-3483
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  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v16.i11.3471