This Position Paper is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy (ESGE). It addresses the diagnosis and management of iatrogenic perforation …

Leakage from the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction can be lethal due to
uncontrolled contamination of the mediastinum. The most predominant risk factors for the …

Abstract Objective The Pittsburgh group has suggested a perforation severity score (PSS) for
better decision making in the management of esophageal perforation. Our study aim was to …

Background Factors associated with successful endoscopic therapy with temporary stents
for esophageal leaks, fistulae, and perforations (L/F/P) are not well known. Objectives To …

Introduction Intraluminal therapy used in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract was first shown for
anastomotic leaks after rectal resection. Since a few years vacuum sponge therapy is …

Perforations, leaks and fistula involving gastrointestinal (GI) tract are increasing encountered
in clinical practice. There is a changing paradigm for their management with surgical …

Background The surgical management of esophageal perforation (EP) often results in
mortality and significant morbidity. Recent less invasive approaches to EP management …

Abstract Background Spontaneous esophageal perforation (Boerhaave's syndrome) is a
highly morbid condition traditionally associated with poor outcomes. The Pittsburgh …

Background With the introduction of new treatment paradigms for esophageal perforation,
the management of this highly morbid condition is evolving. We reviewed our experience to …

Background and study aims Boerhaave's syndrome (BS) is a life-threatening condition with
morbidity and mortality rates as high as 50% in some reports. Until recently, surgical …