Evidence Review
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2023; 15(6): 420-433
Published online Jun 16, 2023. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i6.420
Applications of endoscopic vacuum therapy in the upper gastrointestinal tract
Konstantinos Kouladouros
Konstantinos Kouladouros, Central Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, Surgical Clinic, Mannheim University Hospital, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim 68167, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Author contributions: Kouladouros K performed the literature research, wrote and revised the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Konstantinos Kouladouros, MD, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Central Central Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, Surgical Clinic, Mannheim University Hospital, University of Heidelberg, Thedor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. kouladou@otenet.gr
Received: April 3, 2023
Peer-review started: April 3, 2023
First decision: May 12, 2023
Revised: May 15, 2023
Accepted: June 2, 2023
Article in press: June 2, 2023
Published online: June 16, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a novel and effective endoscopic treatment option for anastomotic leaks and perforations in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Through the wide variety of available materials, EVT can be individually applied in almost every part of the oesophagus, the stomach and the duodenum with a clinical success rate of > 80% and low morbidity and mortality.