Role of endoscopic vacuum therapy, internal drainage, and stents for postbariatric leaks

Background and AimsTherapeutic endoscopy plays a major role in the management of postbariatric anastomotic leaks, offering an effective treatment alternative to repeated surgery. In recent years, management has been moving from bridging and closing the leak’s orifice toward an approach that uses vacuum therapy or internal drainage. Our aim was to demonstrate different treatment options for the management of postbariatric leaks.MethodsWe describe...