Endoscopic negative pressure therapy as a salvage treatment for management of post-surgical anastomotic leaks without ostomy after colorectal resection.

ABSTRACT: Anastomotic leakage (AL) after lower gastrointestinal surgery remains a serious complication with an incidence of 3-30%. Influencing factors include perfusion deficits, tension, inflammation, malnutrition, medications, and previous therapies. Surgical technique and type of anastomosis are also crucial. While various strategies for early detection and management exist, endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT) has shown promising therapeutic benefits. This study evaluates the technique and outcomes of ENPT for treating AL. In this retrospective analysis, 59 patients with grade B AL following rectal resection between June 2016 and February 2022 were included. Patients had endoscopically or radiologically confirmed AL with pelvic abscess and were treated with ENPT. Exclusion criteria includ

SUBMITTER: Kantowski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579235 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature