Minimally invasive management of anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery

Figure 1 Self-expanding metal stent for anastomosis leakage. A: Endoscopic image after deployment of the stent; B: Stent with clip (a) at the proximal end.

Figure 2 Endoscopic appearance of anastomotic leakage. A: Anastomotic leak with a cavity before endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy; B: The same cavity covered with granulation tissue (black arrow) three weeks after vacuum therapy was initiated.