A multistep approach for managing a complex esophageal perforation
This case demonstrates the successful management of a complex esophageal perforation using a multistep endoscopic intervention approach. Failure of defect closure using clips required use of a covered metal stent, endoscopic vacuum therapy, along with tack-and-suture device to achieve complete closure of defect.
Authors
- Samarth Mishra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4089-3523)
- Balaji Musunuri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2070-9140)
- Abhay Mahajan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4297-7904)
- Shiran Shetty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3727-0488)
- M Praveen
- Dronamraju Sujay Prabhath
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- VideoGIE
- Published
- 2025-03-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.029
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00