Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	84942
Country	Germany

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Evidence Review
Article Title	Applications of endoscopic vacuum therapy in the upper gastrointestinal tract
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Konstantinos Kouladouros
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Konstantinos Kouladouros, MD, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Central Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, Surgical Clinic, Mannheim University Hospital, University of Heidelberg, Thedor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. kouladou@otenet.gr
Key Words	Negative pressure therapy; Vacuum therapy; Anastomotic leak; Perforation; Oesophagus; Stent
Core Tip	Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a novel and effective endoscopic treatment option for anastomotic leaks and perforations in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Through the wide variety of available materials, EVT can be individually applied in almost every part of the oesophagus, the stomach and the duodenum with a clinical success rate of > 80% and low morbidity and mortality.
Citation	Kouladouros K. Applications of endoscopic vacuum therapy in the upper gastrointestinal tract. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15(6): 420-433

Received	2023-04-03 17:16
Peer-Review Started	2023-04-03 17:18
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2023-05-15 07:39
Revised	2023-05-15 08:19
Second Decision	2023-06-02 03:11
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2023-06-02 09:12
Articles in Press	2023-06-02 09:12
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2023-06-08 01:49

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