Iatrogenic perforation of esophagus successfully treated with Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy (EVT).

Background And Study Aims: Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy (EVT) has been reported as a novel treatment option for esophageal leakage. We present our results in the treatment of iatrogenic perforation with EVT in a case series of 10 patients.

Patients And Methods: An open pore polyurethane drainage was placed either intracavitary through the perforation defect or intraluminal covering the defect zone.