| Autor: |
Richter F; Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany., Conrad C; Department of Internal Medicine I, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany., Hoffmann J; Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany., Reichert B; Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany., von Schoenfels W; Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany., Schafmayer C; Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany., Egberts JH; Department of Surgery, Israelitisches Krankenhaus, 22297 Hamburg, Germany., Becker T; Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany., Ellrichmann M; Department of Internal Medicine I, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany. |
| Abstrakt: |
Background and Objectives : Anastomotic insufficiencies (AI) and perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract (uGIT) result in high morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic stent placement and endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) have been established as surgical revision treatment options. The Eso-Sponge ® is the only licensed EVT system with limitations in treating small defects (<10 mm). Therefore, a fistula sponge (FS) was developed for the treatment of such defects as a new therapeutic approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate both EVT options' indications, success rates, and complications in a retrospective, comparative approach. Materials and Methods : Between 01/2018 and 01/2021, the clinical data of patients undergoing FS-EVT or conventional EVT (cEVT; Eso-Sponge ® , Braun Melsungen, Melsungen, Germany) due to AI/perforation of the uGIT were recorded. Indication, diameter of leakage, therapeutic success, and complications during the procedure were assessed. FSs were prepared using a nasogastric tube and a porous drainage film (Suprasorb ® CNP, Lohmann & Rauscher, Rengsdorf, Germany) sutured to the distal tip. Results : A total of 72 patients were included (20 FS-EVT; 52 cEVT). FS-EVT was performed in 60% suffering from AI (cEVT = 68%) and 40% from perforation (cEVT = 32%; p > 0.05). FS-EVT's duration was significantly shorter than cEVT (7.6 ± 12.0 d vs. 15.1 ± 14.3 d; p = 0.014). The mean diameter of the defect was 9 mm in the FS-EVT group compared to 24 mm in cEVT ( p < 0.001). Therapeutic success was achieved in 90% (FS-EVT) and 91% (cEVT; p > 0.05). Conclusions : EVT comprises an efficient treatment option for transmural defects of the uGIT. In daily clinical practice, fistulas < 10 mm with large abscess formations poses a special challenge since intraluminal cEVT usually is ineffective. In these cases, the concept of extraluminal FS placement is safe and effective. |
