Ingrowth and device disintegration in an intralobar abscess cavity during endosponge therapy for esophageal anastomotic leakage

Endoscopy. 2011:43 Suppl 2 UCTN:E64-5. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1255799. Epub 2011 Feb 21.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects
  • Anastomotic Leak / etiology
  • Anastomotic Leak / therapy*
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Device Removal
  • Drainage
  • Equipment Failure
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
  • Esophagus / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyurethanes / adverse effects*
  • Surgical Sponges / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyurethanes