Background: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the clinical efficacy of the modified "three-tube method" for the treatment of intrathoracic anastomotic leakage (IAL) after esophagectomy, and to analyze the independent risk factors for prolonging the treatment time of the modified "three-tube method".
Methods: From January 2013 to December 2018, IAL was reported in 22 patients with esophageal cancer who underwent esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis. By reviewing and analyzing the clinical data of the 22 patients, the efficacy of the modified "three-tube method" treatment and the independent risk factors associated with a longer treatment duration of the modified "three-tube method" were evaluated.
Results: Of the 22 patients, 19 were male (86.4%). The average age was 65.2 years old. A total of 4 patients (18.2%) underwent preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy; 6 patients (27.3%) had a Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) score of 1-3; the average diagnosis time of IAL was 9.5 days; the median intervention time was 4 days; and the average fistula length was 1.5 cm. The average albumin level after surgery was 30.5 g/L, and the average C-reactive protein (CRP) level was 139.4 mg/L. The modified "three-tube method" average treatment time was 19.5 days. One patient (4.5%) died of respiratory failure during treatment. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis by establishing multiple linear regression model found that the date of intervention and the fistula size were significantly associated with a longer treatment duration of the modified "three-tube method".
Conclusions: The modified "three-tube method" is a safe and effective means for non-surgical treatment of IAL after esophagectomy. The intervention time and the fistula size are independent risk factors for prolonging the treatment time of the modified "three-tube method".
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