Retrospective multicenter study on endoscopic treatment of upper GI postsurgical leaks

Background and Aims Therapeutic endoscopy plays a critical role in the management of upper GI (UGI) postsurgical leaks. Data are scarce regarding clinical success and safety. Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic therapy for UGI postsurgical leaks and associated adverse events (AEs) and to identify factors associated with successful endoscopic therapy and AE occurrence. Methods This was a retrospective, multicenter,...