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Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy

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Gastric perforations from abdominal trauma.

José Ignacio Rodríguez-Hermosa¹, Josep Roig, Josep Maria Sirvent

¹Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Dr. Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain. joserod@eresmas.net

Digestive Surgery

|April 2, 2008

Summary

Gastric rupture from abdominal trauma is rare but serious. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality.

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Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy

Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy

Published on: August 22, 2025

Area of Science:

Trauma Surgery
Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

Gastric rupture following abdominal trauma is a rare but severe injury, occurring in 0.02-1.7% of cases.
Traffic accidents are the most frequent cause, with delayed diagnosis and associated injuries contributing to high morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients who sustained gastric rupture due to abdominal trauma.

Main Methods:

A 20-year retrospective review of 2,083 patients with abdominal trauma.
Analysis included etiology, time to surgery, injury characteristics, contamination, treatments, associated injuries, complications, and mortality.

Main Results:

Twenty-five patients (1.2%) experienced gastric perforation, with a median age of 35.
Traffic accidents and blunt weapon injuries were primary causes. All cases involved abdominal contamination. Morbidity was 60% and mortality 4%.

Conclusions:

Early diagnosis and surgical treatment are vital for mitigating morbidity and mortality in gastric rupture cases.
Prompt management strategies are essential for improving survival rates in patients with traumatic gastric injuries.