ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Leveraging New Advances to Improve Patient Outcomes (On-demand) | May 2024-Esophageal leaks and fistulae – choosing your intervention (stent vs. not stent, clip, wound vac, etc.)

Esophageal leaks and fistulae – choosing your intervention (stent vs. not stent, clip, wound vac, etc.)

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Dr. Andy Thao, a gastroenterologist, discusses esophageal leaks and fistulas in this talk. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the four Ds: drainage, diversion, diet, and distal obstruction in managing these conditions. Dr. Thao explains different modalities such as stents and endoscopic vacuum therapy used for closure based on the defect size and soilage of the cavity. He stresses the need for proper drainage, especially in cases of mediastinitis, comparing it to pancreatitis. The talk includes case scenarios and highlights the approach to acute and chronic leaks, emphasizing primary versus secondary closure methods. Dr. Thao showcases endoscopic techniques like tissue apposition clips and endoscopic vacuum therapy in managing these challenging cases, underscoring the significance of multidisciplinary approaches and utilizing imaging for optimal patient outcomes.

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Jianhua (Andy) Tau, MD

Keywords

esophageal leaks

fistulas

gastroenterologist

endoscopic techniques

multidisciplinary approaches