Surgical endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy (EVAC) in treating anastomotic leakages after major resective surgery of esophageal and gastric cancer
Background/Aim: Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy (EVAC) is a promisingnew technique for repairing upper gastrointestinal defects of different etiologies. As of 2018, however, no standardized recommendation exists. This articlereviewed EVAC in treating anastomotic leakagefollowing major resective surgery of esophageal (EC) and gastric cancer(GC).Materials and Methods: Only English-language literature was investigated. Only studies or data on EC and GC were included.