Gastrointestinal leaks and fistulae are serious, potentially life threatening conditions that
may occur with a wide variety of clinical presentations. Leaks are mostly related to post …

Despite improvements in operative strategies for esophageal resection, anastomotic leaks,
fistula, postoperative pulmonary complications, and chylothorax can occur. Our review seeks …

Background and Aims Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is routinely
performed in a variety of benign and malignant GI diseases. One of the most frequent …

Transmural defects of the gastrointestinal tract can be classified into 3 distinct entities—leak,
perforation, and fistula. Each arises from different mechanisms and is managed accordingly …

Abstract Purpose of Review Esophageal perforations are associated with high morbidity and
mortality. As opposed to surgical repair, endoscopic closure techniques have emerged over …

Background: Bariatric surgery leaks result in significant morbidity and mortality. Experts
report variable therapeutic approaches, without uniform guidelines or consensus. Objective …

Background and Aims OverStitch devices (OverStitch and OverStitch Sx; Apollo
Endosurgery, Inc, Austin, Tex, USA) are used for a wide range of applications. A European …

Opinion statement Esophageal leaks (EL) and ruptures (ER) are rare conditions associated
with a high risk of mortality and morbidity. Historically, EL and ER have been surgically …

The management of short-segment benign gastrointestinal (GI) strictures refractory to
currently available endoscopic treatments (endoscopic balloon dilation, intralesional steroid …

Background and Aims Endoscopic suturing and over-the-scope clips (OTSCs) are used to
prevent migration of fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMSs). Recently, a …